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Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS, Dr. Farley takes helm as the AMA's VP of professional satisfaction. In a Q&A, she details her vision to boost national efforts to further reduce doctor burnout. spr.ly/63327AiIwc
AMA taps Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS, to advance physician well-being
Dr. Farley takes helm as VP of professional satisfaction. In a Q&A, she details her vision to boost national efforts to further reduce doctor burnout.
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AMA president-elect, Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc., MPH, FACS recently sat down with BackTable to discuss the pivotal role of the AMA in advancing health care, the importance of physician engagement in legislative processes and more. Tune in: spr.ly/63326AocRE
Understanding AMA's Advocacy: Medicare, Medicaid & Physician Challenges | BackTable Urology Podcast
Listen to the BackTable Urology Podcast on Understanding AMA's Advocacy: Medicare, Medicaid & Physician Challenges with Dr. Willie Underwood. Visit http://spr.ly/63324AocR8.
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For millions of people battling seasonal allergies or chronic nasal congestion, over-the-counter nasal sprays seem like a miracle cure—until they’re not.

John R. Craig, MD of Henry Ford Health discusses what patients should know about nasal spray overuse.
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What doctors wish patients knew about rebound congestion
Also known as rhinitis medicamentosa, this condition occurs when you overuse nasal sprays. John R. Craig, MD, of Henry Ford Health, shares more.  
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AMA CEO John Whyte, MD, MPH, sat down with Crain's Chicago Business to share his outlook for the nation’s largest physician organization. His message: this is a once-in-a-generation moment for physicians to lead the future of health care. spr.ly/63328AoiVn
AMA CEO Crain's Chicago Interview
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How can health care orgs support community health beyond their walls? Register for the Oct. 14 National #HealthEquity Grand Rounds virtual event featuring rural and urban health systems sharing how they partner to improve financial and #pophealth. #MedEd spr.ly/63325Acqul
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The Oct. 14 National Health Equity Grand Rounds virtual event explores how health systems can improve economic and population health by addressing vital health conditions like housing and access to food. Free #CME #CE available. spr.ly/63321AcqRh
Homepage | Center for Health Equity
We are grateful for the support of our Amplification Collaborators, each of whom is working to advance health equity in their communities. Amplification Collaborators provide event promotion and outreach through their channels.
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A Senate measure would let physicians satisfy scholarship or loan service obligations by working part time in Native communities. Learn more. #MedSky
Bill would help address Indian Health Service doctor shortage
Senate measure would let physicians satisfy scholarship or loan service obligations by working part time in Native communities.
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Despite some limitations, journal review shows devices can unearth #bloodpressure patterns that office or home readings can miss. Here's what doctors should know about continuous BP measurement devices spr.ly/63323AixbF
What doctors should know about continuous BP measurement devices
Despite some limitations, journal review shows devices can unearth BP patterns that office or home readings can miss.
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Lifesaving telehealth regulatory flexibilities are set to expire Sept. 30. 🔺 Congress must act now to pass bipartisan legislation to expand telehealth, and recognize telehealth as a critical element of our nation’s ability to care for those in rural and underserved communities. #Medsky
Making telehealth flexibilities permanent is the right call 
Lifesaving telehealth regulatory flexibilities are set to expire Sept. 30. Congress must act now to pass bipartisan legislation to expand telehealth.
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Many people are confused about #vaccines or unsure where to turn for evidence-based answers. To cut through confusion, the AMA has released new tools to help patients and physicians have open, honest conversations with each other. ➡️ spr.ly/63325AgVWd ⬅️ #MedSky #vaccineswork
A graphic states, "Are your patients confused about vaccines? The AMA can help." An illustration depicts a woman with a bandage on her arm, symbolizing vaccination.
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New evidence shows olfactory dysfunction after COVID is both common and under-recognized. Objective testing reveals persistent hyposmia—even in patients without self-reported symptoms. #MedSky spr.ly/63329Ad9HF
Close-up of a nose covered in cracked, dry skin, symbolizing loss of smell post-COVID. Text reads: "Loss of smell post-COVID: How severe is it, and how long can it last? A Report on JAMA."
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Today, the AMA sent a letter, co-signed by more than 50 other national health orgs, asking the Administration to waive the new $100,000 application fee for H-1B physicians. Doctors from other countries play a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care. spr.ly/63327AjZQF
How a $100,000 Visa Fee Will Make the Doctor Crisis Worse
American Medical Association president: A crippling new fee will hit U.S. hospitals that depend on foreign doctors.
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Raising the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 risks shutting off the pipeline of highly trained physicians, especially in rural and underserved communities. The AMA stands ready to work with the administration and our partners in medicine to exempt health care workers from this policy.
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In some of the key updates, the new guideline—led by AHA/ACC and endorsed by the AMA and others—sets a minimum BP threshold for all patients to meet while confirming the association between lower BP and reduced dementia risk. spr.ly/63322AVEpe
New BP guideline: 5 things physicians should know
The AHA/ACC update to the 2017 hypertension guideline includes essential guidance that physicians and patients should know. 
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Women are more likely than men to face sleep problems, and hormonal changes can worsen sleep struggles. Lindsay McCullough, MD, of Rush University System for Health shares simple changes that can make a big difference in sleep quality. spr.ly/63327AVEUF
What doctors wish patients knew about women's sleep health
From puberty to menopause, women face unique sleep struggles. Lindsay McCullough, MD, of Rush Medical Group, discusses how to improve sleep quality.
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#OurAMA is concerned that ACIP's new process and recommendations not only reduce parental choice, but also reflects ACIP’s reliance on selective data in forming its guidance. Read our full statement: spr.ly/63323AVMwb
AMA statement on ACIP meeting
New process and recommendations leave parents confused about how best to protect their kids and unable to choose combined MMRV vaccine for children under 4 years
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