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Payment & Delivery Models

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What physicians need for integrating with hospitals

Physicians discussed the challenges they're experiencing firsthand with integrating into hospital employed settings during a panel discussion at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting. The panel also discussed what is needed to make the process work.

Prevention & Wellness

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Food, health care groups commit to antibiotic best practices

The White House Forum on Antibiotic Stewardship brought together more than 150 food companies, retailers, government agencies, and human and animal health experts to exchange ideas to slow antibiotic-resistant bacteria and prevent the spread of infections.

Annual Meeting

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3 ways to be a part of the action, from near or far

Doctors and physicians in training will gather at the AMA Annual Meeting to weigh new policy that will help forge a healthier nation for all Americans. Three ways to make sure you’re part of this important meeting, whether you attend or not.

ChangeMedEd Initiative

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5 effective ways to teach ethics in med ed

A recent report outlined the top ethics issues med students should learn. Because learning styles and institutional resources vary, the report urges educators to consider effective methods that transcend basic instruction. Here are five that were suggested.

Payment & Delivery Models

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6 characteristics of successful physician-hospital relationships

For physicians who want to work in hospitals or health systems, or to integrate their practices, new guidelines outline the six characteristics for successful relationships. They help foster more collaborative and cohesive decision-making at the leadership level.

Medicare & Medicaid

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IPAB repeal bill moves forward in House

A bipartisan measure introduced by Rep. Phil Roe, MD, to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), a controversial federal panel charged with reducing health care spending, was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee.

Medicare & Medicaid

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Why CMS should stop Stage 3 of meaningful use

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed modifications for Stages 1 and 2 of the meaningful use electronic health record (EHR) program offered some good news for physicians. The AMA feels CMS should stop moving forward with Stage 3.

AMA PRA Credit System

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5 Min Read

Everything you need to know about MOC

No matter what your feelings are about the maintenance of certification (MOC) process for physicians, you still may have unanswered questions. Here’s what you need to know.