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Prior Authorization

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2 Min Read

Prior authorization of nonopioid pain care prolongs patient suffering

A 10-day trial yields instant pain relief for a patient, but it takes several months to obtain an insurer’s OK for the treatment.
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Sustainability

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7 Min Read

Mantra to cut practice stress: Patient’s next visit starts today

Learn more from the AMA about how optimize the way your physician practice plans an upcoming patient visit and prepare for the next.
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USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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3 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Woman injures shoulder playing soccer

The case: A 31-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department after injuring her shoulder while playing soccer. Which muscle is injured?
Russell C. Libby, MD

Leadership

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3 Min Read

Russell C. Libby, MD: Helping kids achieve optimal health

AMA member Russell C. Libby, MD, finds that seeing children and their families thrive is the ultimate fulfillment and inspires in ways unique to the practice of medicine.
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Private Practices

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4 Min Read

How your private practice can target population health

A systematic focus on treating patients with chronic conditions will position practices to deliver better care and keep pace with a new payment model.

Behavioral Health

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3 Min Read

Saving time and lives by increased access to MAT in Pennsylvania

John Gallagher, MD, asked policymakers the hard questions about why barriers to effective treatment were allowed to persist.
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Prevention & Wellness

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20 Min Read

Thinking outside the box to improve inpatient outcomes

Learn from Ochsner Health System’s Richard Milani, MD, about innovations that can make hospitals safer spaces for patients.
Jennifer M. Burgess, DO

Leadership

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3 Min Read

Jennifer M. Burgess, DO: Staying centered on why she entered medicine

AMA member Jennifer M. Burgess, DO, chose a career in medicine to make a difference in her patients’ lives.