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Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team.

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Ethics

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3 Min Read

Access to prescription drugs: How the doctor’s role is changing

The landscape for prescription medications continues to evolve. This is what physicians should know about the changes and strategies to improve access.
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Leadership

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2 Min Read

Kelly J. Caverzagie, MD: Transforming med ed to meet patient needs

AMA member Kelly J. Caverzagie, MD, chose a career in medicine to connect with others and help them pursue their goals.
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Payment & Delivery Models

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3 Min Read

Thinking about joining an ACO? What your practice needs to know

Successful ACO participation starts with up-to-date knowledge on how the arrangements have changed, including new emphasis on potential downside risk.
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Digital

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4 Min Read

Top 5 clinical areas where digital health is taking off

A tally of digital health research shows amped up interest in cardiometabolic conditions. Find out which other clinical areas are sparking digital health study.
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Prevention & Wellness

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4 Min Read

Use the EHR to help your Medicare patients with prediabetes

Download the Optimize your EHR to prevent type 2 diabetes PDF—patient registries created with EHRs make it possible to efficiently identify patients with prediabetes and refer them for needed preventive care. 

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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5 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Boy with deafness collapses at home

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 6-year-old boy with a history of deafness presents to ED after collapsing at home. What’s his diagnosis?
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Leadership

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4 Min Read

Michael C. Lubrano, MD: Alleviating patients' pain, pre-op anxiety

AMA member Michael C. Lubrano, MD, was “hooked” on medicine after volunteering in the outpatient chemotherapy infusion unit at his local hospital.
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Career Development

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3 Min Read

When private equity calls: 3 keys for physicians to know

Venture capital and private equity firms are increasingly investing in physician practices. Find out more from the AMA about how to evaluate such offers.