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Education GME Funding

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GME funding, doc shortage tackled in new policy

Physicians at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting passed policy to address insufficient funding for graduate medical education ahead of a predicted shortage of physicians over the next decade. The policy calls for the AMA to advocate for continued and expanded GME funding from federal, state, local and private sources.

Residents Resident Wellness

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ACGME survey reveals concerning data on resident wellness

A survey by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) asked residents about wellness. When assessing their health across individual lifestyle factors, the survey revealed concerning data.

Public Health Prevention & Wellness

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Physician-tested tools can improve patients' health

Medical practices are trying to keep up with large numbers of patients who have type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Free turnkey tools are available for physicians to immediately use in their practices to help improve their patient’s health.

House of Delegates Annual Meeting

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Doctors vote for improved data, price transparency measures

Physicians at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting voted to adopt new policies to improve data and price transparency. The principles will help the AMA improve the quality of patient care and promote new payment and delivery.

Practice Management Claims Processing

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Doctors call for two-year grace period for ICD-10 implementation

With the deadline for implementing the ICD-10 code set approaching, physicians agreed to seek a two-year grace period. The sought to facilitate a smoother transition that would avoid financial disruptions to a physician’s practices and allow them to continue providing quality care to their patients.

Practice Management Sustainability

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How real physicians are making their practices thrive

Seemingly countless frustrations and bureaucratic hurdles prevent physicians from spending time with their patients and providing the highest quality care. Learn how physicians across the country are working smarter in their practices and delivering big results.

Public Health Health Equity

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How to reduce health disparities, unite physician efforts: Rep. Robin Kelly

Leveraging strategic partnerships will empower physicians and medical students to reduce health disparities according to Rep. Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Health Braintrust.

Students Prep for Residency

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Why medical students aren't matching—and what happens next?

More than 250 of 2015’s graduating seniors from U.S. allopathic schools did not match to a residency position. The Association of American Medical Colleges suggests 7 reasons med school seniors failed to match.