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Medicare & Medicaid

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Congress unveils bipartisan SGR repeal package

Congressional lawmakers unveiled a bipartisan bill to eliminate the Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, with only days left before the current physician payment patch expires on March 31.

Resident Wellness

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What families of new residents need to navigate change

Fourth-year medical students will find out this week where they’ll spend the next phase of their training. Get resources to help new residents’ families navigate this change.

AMA PRA Credit System

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Unconventional ways to earn CME

You may have earned continuing medical education (CME) credit without realizing it. Learn about different ways you can earn CME with direct credit activities.

Medical Students

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Med students practice on pigs feet during skills lab

Medical students at Indiana University School of Medicine at Evansville practiced blood drawing, IV catheter placement and intubation during the school’s skills lab. They also practiced airway management, pig feet suturing and basic clinical exam skills.

Leadership

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AMA members serve as leaders in organized medicine

These AMA members were recently appointed by external organizations to leadership positions. These individuals were nominated by the AMA to the respective organizations.

Medicare & Medicaid

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Law could repeal “arbitrary” federal panel

A bipartisan measure introduced earlier this month could repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board, a federal panel charged with reducing health care spending.

Judicial Advocacy

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Case tackles qualifications for expert witness testimony

The subject of expert witness testimony is up for debate in a case before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. In Motorola v. Murray, the issue now before the court is the standards for qualifications of expert witnesses who testify on scientific issues.

Prevention & Wellness

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As prediabetes burdens nation, new solution available for physicians

It’s likely that one-third of patients over age 18, and half over age 65, have prediabetes. A new solution from the AMA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can help physicians prevent patients from progressing to diabetes and contribute to a healthier nation.