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AMA Update for June 11, 2025: Becoming president of the American Medical Association and his plans for the future of medicine
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Becoming president of the American Medical Association and his plans for the future of medicine

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Dr. Mukkamala's plans as the new AMA president.

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AMA Update for June 6, 2025: AMA Annual Meeting 2025: Budget reconciliation bill update and AMA advocacy in action
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AMA Annual Meeting 2025: Budget reconciliation bill update and AMA advocacy in action

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about advocacy in health care and the latest about Medicare reform.

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AMA Update for June 3, 2025: AMA president on challenges doctors still face and what's next for the American Medical Association
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AMA president on challenges doctors still face and what's next for the American Medical Association

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges physicians face and what's next for the AMA.

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AMA Update for May 30, 2025: How docs help develop medical technology that's speeding up electronic prior authorization
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How docs help develop medical technology that's speeding up electronic prior authorization

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about technology for electronic prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
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AMA Update for May 28, 2025: Measles and FDA news: Allergy medication alert, Alzheimer's blood test cleared, new COVID vaccine
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Measles and FDA news: Allergy medication alert, Alzheimer's blood test cleared, new COVID vaccine

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest news from the FDA about allergy medication and more.

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AMA Update for May 23, 2025: Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care
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Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ongoing efforts to improve physician well-being.

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Physician Health
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AMA Update for May 21, 2025: Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news
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Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cancer in people under 50, syphilis and more.

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AMA Update for May 19, 2025: Whooping cough FAQ: Treatment for whooping cough symptoms, vaccine safety and pertussis in children
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Whooping cough FAQ: Treatment for whooping cough symptoms, vaccine safety and pertussis in children

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about pertussis, treatment for whooping cough symptoms and more.

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AMA Update for May 16, 2025: Health IT: Helping startup companies in health care, AI in medicine and the future of digital health
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Health IT: Helping startup companies in health care, AI in medicine and the future of digital health

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about innovation at health care startups.

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