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About Ethics

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The autism debate: Disability or diversity?

Autism spectrum disorder has a relatively short history as a recognized diagnosis, but sparks strong debate over whether it is an illness or a feature of neurodiversity.

Practice Management Digital

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Med ed experts and entrepreneurs connect to improve health tech

The AMA’s Council on Medical Education went to MATTER, an incubator for health technology to meet with a few entrepreneurs. The discussion included how communication between health tech companies and physicians can see better use of health technologies.

Advocacy Judicial Advocacy

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California damages cap under the MICRAscope

Physicians in California could lose the valuable protections of the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) if a case before a state court of appeal is reversed. The case examines whether the state’s cap on non-economic damages violates the right of trial by jury and equal protection.

Public Health Population Health

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Is your practice transgender friendly? 7 things to consider

Understanding the concerns of patients with varying gender identities can help minimize health disparities. Learn how to make your medical practice transgender-friendly with advice from an expert.

Residents Research in Residency

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Research paper got rejected? Here's how to handle it

If your research paper got rejected by the medical journal, what do you do next? Follow these tips from the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Graduate Medical Education, to make the most of your next submission.

Practice Management Medicare & Medicaid

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What you need to know about Medicare payment cuts

A bipartisan bill to eliminate the sustainable growth rate (SGR) is waiting for the U.S. Senate to take action. Here’s what physicians need to know about the Medicare payment cuts.

Public Health Prevention & Wellness

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What is a diabetes prevention program?

One in three U.S. adults has prediabetes, the precursor to type 2 diabetes. Physicians can use an evidence-based diabetes prevention program to help these patients.

Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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Get your definitive USMLE Step 1 study guide here

Students prepping to take the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1 can take advantage of this definitive study guide to make the most of your review time. Get tips from Kaplan Medical.