Updated June 6, 2023 The DCH Healthcare System follows the federal hospital terms of participation 42 CFR § 482.13(h) and the visitation requirements of the Alabama Act 2023-24 in determining its visitation policy. Many doctors’ practices in the DCH Medical Office Buildings are independent of DCH and have their own visiting rules. If you are coming for a doctor’s appointment, please contact the clinic office prior to arrival to check their requirements. Visiting regulations for long-term care facilities differ from hospital requirements. Visitor Guidelines for the Fayette Medical Center Long…
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Physicians’ passion to reshape medicine is how AMA policy is crafted
Behind the scenes of the policy adopted in the AMA House of Delegates is the tireless dedication of physicians and medical students who possess an unwavering passion for reshaping the field of medicine. With a rich history spanning 175 years, the AMA meets every moment of medicine by advancing science and research, standardizing physician training and medical education, improving public health, and uniting the profession around a common whole of ethics. But it is the AMA members themselves who serve as a driving force, fueling the creation of policies that…
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