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Career Development

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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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Prior Authorization

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6 MIN READ

8 prior authorization terms that drive every doctor crazy

Consult this handy glossary to better grasp the frustrating cost-control practice and learn how the AMA is leading the charge to fix prior auth.
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Health Equity

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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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Public Health

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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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Sustainability

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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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Hypertension

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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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