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  More than 84% of all office visits to primary care physicians involve medication therapy (CDC, 2016), refilling prescriptions for approximately 12 patients each day who were not otherwise counted as an office visit or condition-specific telephone call (Baron, 2010). When these activities are combined with additional administrative and regulatory burdens, primary care teams experience considerable strain and an increased workload (Arndt et al., 2017). It is imperative to identify practical solutions to these challenges.
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  These 3 AMA medical student members have met their Match
  
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  Ruling threatens essential physician attorney-client privilege
  
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  The codes ensure uniform language for medical services and procedures, physicians tell a federal court in a brief, and other uses erode patient trust.
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  AMA member Scott A. Pasichow, MD, was inspired by the care and compassion exhibited by the nurses and doctors caring for his brother who had cancer.
  
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6 keys for retired physicians considering return to practice

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Public Health Apr 3, 2020

Retired doctors hear COVID-19 battle call, look for ways to help

Retired physicians are responding to the call to join the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but finding an appropriate role can take some digging.

AMA Statements Mar 30, 2020

AMA offers guidance to retired physicians during COVID-19

Careful consideration must be given to the health and safety of retired physicians.

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Senior physician COVID-19 resource guide

The AMA has curated a selection of resources to provide guidance to senior and retired physicians who may wish to return to work during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

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SPS Annual Meeting agenda & resources

The June 2020 House of Delegates meeting has been suspended due to the COVID—19 pandemic.

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Leadership Feb 25, 2020

Jenny Boyer, MD, JD, PhD: Providing care to struggling veterans

AMA member Jenny Boyer, MD, JD, PhD, began her health career as a clinical psychologist, but pursued medicine to better understand and treat medical and mental health conditions.

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Population Care Jan 17, 2020

Avoid "elder-speak" with your senior patients

That’s one practice tip from a physician expert who explains why there needs to be a greater emphasis on geriatrics in medical training.

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Senior Physicians Section (SPS) leadership opportunities

Review open leadership positions for the Senior Physicians Section (SPS).

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