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What employed physicians should know about noncompete clauses

With more states moving to ban noncompete clauses, the legal landscape is becoming more complex. A legal expert outlines some essentials.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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How medical students are leading the charge on street medicine

People without homes have a hard time accessing medical care. Two AMA members are making a difference and sharing what they’ve learned.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Behavioral health integration in physician practices: Resources & policies

Explore AMA's open-access practice innovation strategies that allow physicians and their teams to thrive in the evolving health care environment.

Behavioral Health
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Solving health inequities requires intentional, front-end actions

Integration of augmented intelligence and other digital health tools requires fixing foundational problems in technology design and development.

Health Equity
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Add flexibility on buprenorphine Rx for opioid-use disorder

Nation’s worsening opioid-overdose epidemic prompts AMA call to eliminate buprenorphine dose limits to provide adequate treatment. Learn more.

Behavioral Health
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What's the difference between psychiatrists and psychologists?

Six states allow psychologists to prescribe psychotropic drugs, something only physicians are adequately trained to do. Learn more with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Kaiser Permanente notches perfect score on disability inclusion

Learn how the integrated health system ensures it is an accessible and inclusive workplace for physicians and staffers with disabilities.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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Developing AMA policies

Learn about how the AMA House of Delegates develops policies. Visit PolicyFinder to study more about specific policies.

AMA Policies
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Federation of Medicine shows progress in advancing health equity

An AMA survey provides a snapshot into how physician organizations that are part of the Federation of Medicine are advancing health equity.

Health Equity