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6 MIN READ

7 prior authorization terms that drive every doctor to distraction

Consult this handy glossary to better grasp the frustrating cost-control practice and learn how the AMA leads the charge to fix prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Terms Every Doctor Should Know

Breaking down barriers

Support the AMA’s efforts to secure patients’ right to quality health care. Help us expand access to care for marginalized and minoritized communities in the U.S.

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4 MIN READ

4 disability insurance details physicians often overlook

Doctors generally understand—more than most professionals—why disability insurance is key. But are you up to speed on these fine points that can make a huge difference?

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Career Development
Terms Every Doctor Should Know
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4 MIN READ

7 terms doctors should know about social determinants of health

Learn how physicians and others can speak the same language when talking about—and addressing—how factors outside the clinical walls affect patients’ health.

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Health Equity
Terms Every Doctor Should Know
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4 MIN READ

8 terms every physician should know about prediabetes

Learn about diabetes prevention programs, the M.A.P. framework and other key terms all physicians should know about prediabetes.

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Public Health
Terms Every Doctor Should Know

CME/MOC from JN Learning™

Learn smarter from sources you trust, JAMA and the JAMA Network™ specialty journals. Find relevant CME articles, audio podcasts and video—while deepening your knowledge of the clinical topic at hand.

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4 MIN READ

8 terms every doctor should know about practice transformation

Understand these essential terms to cut doctor burnout and discover the AMA resources that will help your physician practice change for the better.

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Sustainability
Terms Every Doctor Should Know
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5 MIN READ

10 terms every doctor should know about BP

Learn about the alerting response, stage 2 hypertension under the 2017 ACC/AHA High BP guideline, and other key terms all physicians should know about BP.

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Hypertension
Terms Every Doctor Should Know