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Specialty Profiles

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4 Min Read

What it's like to be in neurology: Shadowing Dr. Govindarajan

Wondering what medical specialty is right for you? Meet Dr. Raghav Govindarajan, a neurologist who works at a university hospital, as he shares insights on his career.

Specialty Profiles

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3 Min Read

What it's like to be in nephrology: Shadowing Dr. Desai

After med school, what specialty would be a good fit? If you wonder what it’s like to be a nephrologist, read about Dr. Tejas Desai. From patient load to key personality traits, discover if this field is worth a closer look.
Close-up of a Zika mosquito.

Infectious Diseases

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4 Min Read

Containing Zika: The urgent need for funds, pregnancy guidance

Since the Zika virus causes microcephaly and other congenital brain abnormalities, it’s vital for physicians to understand the latest guidelines for conception and pregnancy care. Measures to contain Zika require urgent funding.

Payment & Delivery Models

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5 Min Read

From volume to value: How one health system is making the change

ACCESS Health System moved to a team-based care model rooted in evidence-based practices across 36 health centers. Switching from an emphasis on volume to value has created a new relationship between physician and patient.

Leadership

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2 Min Read

AMA members appointed to med ed leadership roles

Seven AMA members were recently appointed by medical education organizations to their leadership. Nominated by the AMA, each organization made the final appointment decision from among the physician candidates it received.
Man using touch-screen to test his knowledge of HIPAA.

HIPAA

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4 Min Read

Test your HIPAA knowledge: 3 data sharing situations

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) allows data sharing without patient authorization under certain circumstances. These three data sharing situations test your HIPAA knowledge.

Residency Finance

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3 Min Read

Budget tips for medical residents

To survive as a medical resident on a limited budget takes careful planning. The wife of a physician who recently completed training offers budget tips to lessen financial woes.
Tax fraud paperwork with audit stamp.

Career Development

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3 Min Read

Physicians among victims of tax fraud

In the midst of tax season, some physicians are receiving notice that they are victims of identity theft in the form of fraudulent tax filings. Three warning signs can alert you to taxpayer identity theft.