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AMA calls for expungement of now-legal cannabis crimes
At its House of Delegates meeting, the AMA adopted a policy that calls on states to expunge the criminal records of people who were incarcerated for cannabis-related offenses that were later decriminalized or legalized.
AMA advocates for minimum wage policies to address adverse health effects of poverty
Many Americans, including those working full-time jobs, are unable to afford essentials they need to remain healthy, according to the AMA.
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Boston Children’s ranked No. 1 for 9th consecutive year
Boston Children’s Hospital topped the U.S. News & World Report list of the country’s best children’s hospitals for a 9th year in a row.
Fauci tests positive, is experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms, NIAID says
Anthony S. Fauci, MD, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said Wednesday.
AMA adopts policy declaring government intrusion to medicine a violation of human rights
Government intrusion into medicine that hinders access to safe, evidence-based reproductive health services — such as abortion and contraception — is a violation of human rights, according to the AMA.
AMA seeks to expand telehealth, reform payment system and prior authorization
During his presidential address at the AMA House of Delegates meeting, Gerald E. Harmon, MD, outlined five actions that he said policymakers must take to better support physicians.
AMA: Climate change is a public health crisis
Climate change is a public health crisis threatening the well-being of all people, the AMA declared via a policy it adopted during the annual meeting of its House of Delegates.
VIDEO: Virtual postoperative cataract appointments offer benefits for patients
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — In this Healio Video Perspective from Kiawah Eye, Blake Williamson, MD, discusses the advantages of conducting 1-day postoperative cataract appointments in a virtual setting.
Survey: Clinicians' perceptions of telehealth vary based on specialty
A recent survey of clinicians revealed specialty-specific differences in telehealth perceptions, with mental health clinicians rating video-based care higher than those in primary and specialty care.
Bonds are losing money: Actions to take
The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index experienced its worst-performing quarter in more than 40 years, losing 5.93% from January to March.
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September 20, 20241 min read -
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September 23, 20241 min read -
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Cold weather exposure may increase risk for heart attack
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