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Immigration issues: Visas and green cards

The AMA opposes policies that create unnecessary stress for our IMG physicians and their families and exacerbate the physician workforce shortage by further limiting the ability of certain non-US citizen IMGs to receive a visa or green card.

International Med Ed
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Pondering direct primary care? 10 potential benefits and drawbacks

For physicians considering direct primary care practice, there are important considerations before getting started.

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Private equity firing wrongly crossed into practicing medicine

One practice’s experience after private equity sale sparked a lawsuit. California Medical Association asks court to protect physician decision-making.

Judicial Advocacy
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Shape your state’s hardship exemptions to Medicaid work requirements

It’s up to states to put short-term hardship exemption mechanisms in place. AMA urges Trump administration to avoid narrow definition of “medical frailty.”

Access to Care
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Deepfake “doctors” are a problem—here are 7 keys to stopping them

There’s a need for clear, enforceable protections against unauthorized AI generated deepfakes that threaten patient safety. Learn more with the AMA.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Does HIPAA require that health care providers obtain patient authorization to disclose PHI for treatment purposes?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about protected health information (PHI) disclosures for treatment purposes. 

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Debunking Regulatory Myths
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Can clinicians communicate orders via text message to clinical staff?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about orders via text message.

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Debunking Regulatory Myths
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What employed physicians should know about noncompete clauses

With more states restricting or banning physician noncompete clauses, the legal landscape is becoming more complex. A legal expert outlines some essentials.

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AMA House of Delegates process for submitting a resolution

Find information for submitting a resolution to the AMA House of Delegates, including a resolution sample and instructions on how to use the provided template.

AMA Policies