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Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team.

Luis Carlos Zapata, MD

Leadership

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3 Min Read

L. Carlos Zapata, MD: Shaping evidence-based health care policy

AMA member L. Carlos Zapata, MD, witnessed his uncle wake up from a coma and saw the amazing work physicians did to save his life. Now he strives to do the same.

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.

Specialty Profiles

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4 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Hopkins

AMA member Kevin Hopkins, MD, enjoys taking care of multiple generations of a family because he finds great fulfillment in those relationships and the trust implicit in them.
Medical student Andrew DiMatteo

Leadership

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2 Min Read

Andrew Louis DiMatteo: Giving back to the community

AMA member Andrew Louis DiMatteo was inspired to pursue a career in medicine by understanding the impact a great physician can have on patients’ lives.
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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.
Soccer players

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.