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Cybersafety is patient safety—and it’s everyone’s job

In the Change Healthcare cyberattack’s aftermath, there’s sky-high interest in mitigating future threats. Cybersecurity experts detail top resources.

Sustainability
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Fixing prior auth: Clear up what’s required and when

Payers often leave patients and physicians in the dark on key aspects of prior authorization. Learn how the AMA is fighting to require transparency.

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How to get started in research

Pursuing med student research opportunities is a great way to deepen your experience. Learn more with the AMA.  

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 6, 2024

In the news: Generic drug shortages, olive oil lowers dementia-related mortality, Ascension cybersecurity incident impacts 140 hospitals and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 29, 2024

In the news: USPSTF breast cancer screening recommendations, Change Healthcare cyberattack hearings, new regulations for lab tests, health data breaches and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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SPS member profile: J. James Rohack, MD

AMA SPS member J. James Rohack, MD, former AMA president, discusses the importance of leveraging the experiences of senior physicians to address health care challenges.

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Medical societies play big role in righting kidney-care inequity

More than 6,000 Black patients have had unjust kidney-transplant waitlist times remedied. Learn how state and specialty societies helped that happen.

Health Equity
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5 keys to prevent opioid overdoses during pregnancy and postpartum

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Fixing prior auth: First, speed up payers’ response times

Sluggish action on prior authorization requests can mean hospitalization or death. Learn how the AMA’s fighting to speed up prior authorization.

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