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Infectious Diseases

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Watch on demand: How to fight Ebola in the U.S.

Watch Arjun Srinivasan, MD, an expert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and captain in the U.S. Public Health Service, discuss how physicians can prepare for and manage Ebola patients in hospital and ambulatory care settings.

Medicare & Medicaid

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Lawmakers say SGR repeal closer than ever

Congress is closer than ever to passing broadly supported legislative policy that would eliminate Medicare’s flawed sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula—and a permanent solution would come not a moment too soon.

Prevention & Wellness

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How one physician is helping stop diabetes among her patients

A family practice physician participating in a diabetes prevention screening pilot is seeing how standardization in treatment can help patients stop the progress of prediabetes. 

Senior Physicians

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Med school deans, faculty debate policy: AMA-SMS meeting highlights

At the 2014 Interim Meeting of the AMA Section on Medical Schools (SMS), participants, comprising deans and faculty from a wide range of medical schools nationwide, voiced their opinions and reached decisions on several reports and resolutions to be acted upon by delegates at the AMA Interim Meeting in Dallas.

Underrepresented in Medicine

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Community outreach, educational programs: AMA-MAS meeting highlights

The AMA Minority Affairs Section (MAS) Governing Council held three programs in conjunction with its section business meeting and reception.

International Medical Graduates

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Research Symposium winners: IMG Section highlights

The AMA International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) celebrated its 17th Interim Meeting beginning with the 12th annual AMA Research Symposium, in collaboration with the Medical Student Section and Resident and Fellows Sections. 

Young Physicians

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Protecting your online reputation: AMA-YPS meeting highlights

Young physicians from across the country discussed priority issues and worked on shaping AMA policy during this year’s AMA Young Physicians Section (YPS) meeting in conjunction with the 2014 AMA Interim Meeting in Dallas.

Organized Medical Staff

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Key developments for medical staff: AMA-OMSS meeting highlights

The AMA Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS) held its 31st interim assembly meeting in conjunction with the 2014 AMA Interim Meeting in Dallas. The section hosted five continuing medical education programs during the meeting.