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5 Min Read

More Medicare-supported GME slots needed to curb doctor shortages

Congress should pass pending legislation to expand residency training slots, along with related proposals to address the projected physician shortage.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Cannabis and pain management

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the utilization of cannabis for pain.

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Behavioral Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
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Retail clinic failures show pressures facing physician practices

Retailers’ struggles with in-store clinics emphasize the need to reform Medicare physician payments and further support private-practice sustainability.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Bruce Scott, MD, on why patients are having difficulties getting doctor appointments

AMA President Bruce Scott, MD, appeared on the TODAY show discussing physician burnout and the long waits patients are encountering when they try to set up a doctor's appointment.

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Specific steps we must take now to reduce maternal mortality

We must include social determinants of health in mapping a comprehensive solution to reduce the country’s tragically high rate of maternal mortality.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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How the AMA is improving physicians’ customer experience

In its drive to lessen physician burdens, the AMA is working to lower friction in its own operations, earning international recognition in the process.

Leadership
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How the AMA helps medical students become better physicians

Leadership skills gained through the AMA help medical students propel their careers in medicine. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Prioritizing physician well-being is more important than ever

Physician burnout figures have dipped, but much work remains. The AMA offers a wealth of resources supporting professional satisfaction.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Cybersecurity must be an essential element of every physician practice

Effective cybersecurity preparedness and resiliency requires a team effort to build a shared culture of security awareness.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints