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Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team.

Improve GME

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4 key changes needed for a modern GME system

The country’s graduate medical education (GME) system needs an overhaul. Here are four key changes the GME system needs, and how physicians are making these changes happen.

Medicare & Medicaid

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What CMS' meaningful use changes could mean for physicians

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced its intent to modify meaningful use requirements, the notoriously burdensome electronic health record (EHR) incentive and penalty program, making it easier for physicians to meet meaningful use.

Digital

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States take up interstate compact to simplify medical licensure

Eleven states have endorsed an interstate compact designed to facilitate a speedier medical licensure process with fewer administrative burdens for physicians seeking licensure in multiple states.

Claims Processing

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Refine your patient payment management process with these tips

With more patients obtaining health insurance and seeking care, now is the right time for physician practices to review their patient payment management process Make sure the payment process is convenient and transparent for both the practice and patients.

Med Student Health

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How to fit wellness into your busy schedule

Busy medical students might find it hard to dedicate time to wellness. Sustainable wellness is possible, even if you’re busy, with these tips selected by the

Behavioral Health

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How physicians are taking on Rx drug use in 2015

Effectively reducing opioid misuse and increasing overdose prevention and treatment efforts are a key part of state and federal advocacy in the coming year. As physicians and policymakers tackle the prescription drug issue head-on, progress is being made on the state and federal levels.

Medicare & Medicaid

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Meaningful use tip sheets help meet specific measures

Get the help you need to meet specific core measures of the meaningful use electronic health record (EHR) incentive program with a series of tip sheets. Use the AMA’s tip sheets on some of the more complex Stage 2 core measures.

Prevention & Wellness

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Journal articles target hand hygiene compliance in hospitals

A recent issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety takes a look at hand hygiene compliance in hospitals.