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      There is no cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—aka Lou Gehrig’s disease. But recent advances offer some hope. Learn more.

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      The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how one medical school eliminates medical school debt for students.

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      Before you sign on the dotted line in your first or second physician career stop, learn with the AMA about what to look for—and avoid—in employers.

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      ​​​​​​​June 2, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on Cigna modifier 25 policy

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      June 2, 2023: National Advocacy Update

      U.S. Surgeon General releases advisory on social media and youth mental health, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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At the state level, the AMA shapes the policy of influential national policymaking organizations, partners with outside experts and stakeholder groups and influences the enactment and/or defeat of state legislation and regulations.

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Scope of Practice

May 24, 2023 ·
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Medical training and scope of practice: 3 keys everyone must know

Nonphysicians are essential to the physician-led care team, but huge gaps in clinical training have profound implications. Learn more with the AMA.

Prior Authorization

May 19, 2023 ·
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How prior authorization disrupts patient care, Part II

In the second part of a two-part series episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the current state of prior authorization.

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May 19, 2023 ·
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May 19, 2023: Advocacy Update other news

Telehealth resources for the end of the PHE and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

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May 19, 2023 ·
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When will the lawsuit come? For doctors, it’s a matter of time

47% of physicians 55 or older have faced a medical liability lawsuit. Most claims against doctors—of any age—end with no finding of fault. Learn more.

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