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Behavioral Health

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Physicians call for fairness in drug prices, availability

In response to increasing drug costs impacting patient access to needed medications, physicians voted Monday at the 2015 Interim Meeting to convene a task force and launch an advocacy campaign to drive solutions and help make prescription drugs more affordable. Physicians also are calling for greater competition in the pharmaceutical industry and transparency in prescription drug prices and costs.

Access to Care

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Physicians reaffirm commitment to stop insurance mergers

In the face of mergers between major national health insurers, physicians Tuesday during the 2015 AMA Interim Meeting said the medical profession will continue to stand against health insurance market consolidation that enhances health insurer market power, a trend that decreases health care access, quality and affordability. 

Behavioral Health

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CDC panel shares solutions to combat antibiotic resistance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 2 million U.S. illnesses and 23,000 deaths each year are caused by antibiotic-resistant infections, and these result in an estimated $20 billion in excess health care costs.

GME Funding

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Report points toward path for alternative GME funding

As physicians continue efforts to ensure a sufficient number of medical trainees are able to enter the physician workforce to stave off a predicted physician shortage, a new report takes a look at alternative funding sources for residency programs and offers steps that could be taken to expand existing graduate medical education (GME) programs and create new programs.

Scope of Practice

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New program helps develop the skill set every physician needs

Physicians have a strong history of leadership within the community, from the days of house calls to standing as a guiding light in the storm of an epidemic to safely bringing new life into the world. When health concerns arise, the public turns to their doctors for answers. The new Leadership Skills Series provides practical training for practicing physicians. Get involved and improve your ability to lead.

Transition to Attending

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Looking for employment? 6 principles to consider

A new report looking at physician employment by hospitals and health systems offers six new principles for physicians to consider when evaluating employment opportunities.

Digital

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How Mayo Clinic puts patients at the center of innovation

Entrepreneurs and health IT companies have poured billions of dollars into health innovations, but true innovation requires more than big money and ideas—it takes action and scalable implementation. Find out how physicians at the Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation are creating new solutions to optimize patient care in their communities and homes.

International Medical Graduates

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AMA International Medical Graduates Section: 2015 Interim Meeting highlights

The International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) began its 18th year of interim meetings with the 13th annual AMA Research Symposium in collaboration with the Medical Student and Resident and Fellows Sections.