Alabama CME Requirements

Learn about Alabama’s governing bodies for CME and earn your continuing medical education (CME) credits online with the AMA Ed Hub.

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SafeSource Direct exam gloves
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5 Min Read

PPE manufacturer co-founded by Ochsner Health lands FDA clearance

To ensure a guaranteed supply of PPE for itself and other U.S. health systems, Ochsner Health formed a joint venture to make its own. Learn more.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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11 Min Read

COVID cases are on the rise ahead of winter holidays with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about rising COVID cases for the holiday season.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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12 Min Read

COVID cases are on the rise ahead of winter holidays with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about rising COVID cases for the holiday season.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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9 Min Read

Tackling burnout, Atrium Health aims to be the “best place to care”

Learn more with the AMA about how two physician leaders work to reduce physician burnout at a leading health system in the southeastern U.S.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

Nearly 80% of Medicare Advantage markets are “highly concentrated”

AMA analysis of markets in 380 metropolitan statistical areas finds that nearly 80% are “highly concentrated,” according to federal guidelines.

Access to Care
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4 Min Read

New study shows Medicare Advantage markets lack competition

Annual AMA analysis monitoring competition in health insurance markets now includes insight on Medicare Advantage

Press Releases
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6 Min Read

Oct. 28, 2022: National Advocacy Update

VA proposed rule allowing health professions trainees to provide care via telehealth and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

Optometrists doing eye surgery? Radical bill vetoed on safety grounds

At physicians’ urging, California’s governor vetoed a dangerous measure that crystallized the safety threat posed when scope creep runs amok. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

How data drives value-based care and population health

Ochsner Health Chief Population Health Officer Phil Oravetz, MD, details how feeding data to practices at the point of care boosts value.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight