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7 Min Read

Who's on site for care at “medical spas”? Not usually a physician

The med spa industry is thriving, but even relatively simple cosmetic procedures can cause patient harm. That makes having a physician on site a must.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

CMS should revise pay proposals to strengthen private practice

AMA urges CMS officials to look at the data and work with physicians to meet shared goals and improve access to care.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

To boost doctors’ well-being, start with the right questions

The AMA helps set the standard on properly structuring credentialing-form questions. Learn how Advocate Health is changing forms—and culture too.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Heather Farley, MD
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11 Min Read

AMA taps Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS, to advance physician well-being

Dr. Farley takes helm as VP of professional satisfaction. In a Q&A, she details her vision to boost national efforts to further reduce doctor burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

When implementing AI, here’s where to keep your focus

The ultimate aim is to deliver better patient care. Learn how leaders at The Permanente Medical Group are approaching health AI.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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9 Min Read

Put focus on real fixes for America’s mental health care shortage

As several states look into letting psychologists prescribe medication, physician experts detail why that is not a safe or effective option.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

Doctors often hesitate on tech changes. Why AI is different.

Health AI tools are helping doctors get back to the heart of patient care. But what will the health tech picture be in five years?

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

Time to junk your practice fax machine? Big win makes it possible

HHS sides with the AMA on new policies that integrate electronic prior authorization into certified EHRs to cut physician burdens and care delays.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

5 ways to help physicians feel valued and prevent burnout

When physicians feel supported, patients and communities thrive. An AMA playbook gives leaders actionable strategies to make it happen.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians