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Med Student Health

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Burnout higher among med students, residents than their peers

Medical students and residents are more likely to be burned out, depressed or fatigued compared to similarly aged college graduates pursuing other careers, according to recent research.

Claims Processing

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ICD-10 financially disastrous for physicians, AMA tells HHS

Citing dramatically high costs and interference with quality improvements, the AMA on Wednesday continued its efforts to stop ICD-10 implementation.

Claims Processing

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ICD-10 implementation costs "much more disruptive": New study

New estimates of costs to implement the federally mandated ICD-10 code set by Oct. 1 are in some cases nearly three times more than previously estimated., according to an AMA study.

Behavioral Health

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States take on opioid abuse, but legislation not always sound

As opioid overdoses continue to hit the headlines, states increasingly are looking for ways to curb drug abuse.

Med Student Health

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Where future doctors in the know take their study breaks

As a medical student, you devote your days to learning more about clinical care, medical research and health policy.

Prevention & Wellness

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Hypertension takes center stage in JAMA issue

During American Heart Month, JAMA released a special spotlight issue that shines a light on hypertension issues in today's clinical environment.

Medicare & Medicaid

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Why physicians are backing SGR repeal bill

Joint legislation to repeal Medicare's fatally flawed physician payment formula announced Thursday, received AMA support in a call for Congress to fast-track the landmark legislation.

Medicare & Medicaid

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How you can tip the balance for SGR repeal

A long-awaited and hard-fought bill to permanently repeal Medicare's fatally flawed SGR formula finally is before Congress, following a milestone announcement Thursday.