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Payment & Delivery Models

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4 Min Read

Employed by a hospital? Yes, MIPS matters for you too

A comprehensive new guide advises hospital-employed physicians on how to cope with Medicare’s new performance-based payment system.

Ethics

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4 Min Read

Collaborative system approach can bring improvements, challenges

The ethical dimensions of what it means to implement “co-creation” in health systems planning should be considered—at all levels.
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ChangeMedEd Initiative

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4 Min Read

Seeds sown to change medical education continue to bear fruit

Pilot programs to transform medical education are well underway at 32 schools, preparing students to lead and adapt to the changes in medicine.

Specialty Profiles

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7 Min Read

What it’s like in cosmetic & laser dermatology: Shadowing Dr. Alster

Tina Alster, MD, says empathetic communication skills and an appreciation for aesthetics are keys for physicians to thrive in her specialty.
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Leadership

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5 Min Read

Ob-gyn embraces technology, hangs on to the human touch

In practice and through research, innovation and advocacy, AMA member physicians are reshaping health care and moving medicine forward.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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USMLE Step 1: What’s causing an infant’s labored breathing?

A 7-week-old is laboring to breathe and has conjunctivitis. Which condition is most likely to be seen on a Pap smear preparation from the mother?
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Access to Care

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5 Min Read

Physician data offer new insights into ACA’s coverage impact

A fresh view of gains in coverage comes from data supplied straight from physician practices. Medicaid expansion appears to play an important role.

Specialty Profiles

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4 Min Read

What it’s like in internal medicine: Shadowing Dr. Hingle

Susan Thompson Hingle, MD, enjoys her specialty because it offers the  ability to form meaningful, long-term relationships with patients.