Vaccination
Almost all U.S. physicians have gotten a COVID vaccine
While COVID-19 vaccination rates may lag among some groups, that's not the case for practicing physicians in the United States.
Jun 15, 2021
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After editor-in-chief's resignation, JAMA journals outline steps to address racism
Reacting to recent controversy, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced Thursday a series of steps it will take to promote diversity, equity and inclusion within the medical society and its network of 12 influential ...
Jun 3, 2021
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Health
Fewer than half of physicians work in private practice
(HealthDay)—Less than half of physicians now work in private practice, according to a report released by the American Medical Association (AMA).
May 18, 2021
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Health
US vows again to ban menthol flavor in cigarettes, cigars
U.S. health regulators pledged again Thursday to try to ban menthol cigarettes, this time under pressure from African American groups to remove the mint flavor popular among Black smokers.
Apr 29, 2021
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Want to help fight for health justice? It may be time to listen
A pandemic, protests and politics have highlighted the nation's long-standing, deep-seated racial issues and how they affect the health of millions of Americans. People who've never confronted racism before are asking, "How ...
Apr 6, 2021
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Medical economics
Medicare spending on physician services down $9.4B during first half of 2020
(HealthDay)—Medicare spending on physician services declined an estimated $9.4 billion between January and June 2020, according to a report from the American Medical Association (AMA).
Apr 5, 2021
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Editor sidelined after medical journal racism podcast outcry
The top editor at the Journal of the American Medical Association has been sidelined amid outcry from Black physicians over a tweet and podcast on structural racism.
Mar 26, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Major medical groups urge Americans to get COVID vaccine
(HealthDay)—Want to live like you did in the carefree days before the pandemic?
Feb 4, 2021
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Health
Black and Hispanic Californians face health discrimination; less trusting of clinicians
A recent statewide survey of Californians uncovered that 30% of Black adults and 13% of Hispanic adults felt that they have been judged or treated differently by a health care provider because of their race/ethnicity or language.
Jan 12, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
EXPLAINER: Final steps in US review of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is entering the final phase of review before the U.S. government decides whether to allow millions to get the shots.
Dec 8, 2020
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