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Myth or fact? Doctors must take lunch in the break room

Many physicians would be happy to save time and eat or snack at their desks. Do food-safety rules in health care permit that?

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
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“It’s a regulation,” administrators say. But sometimes it isn’t.

There are many physician tasks that have been misunderstood as regulatory requirements. Time to ask questions and do the homework—with the AMA’s help.

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
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It matters how your practice is paid. A primer for young doctors.

You need a job, and there are many different payment models prevalent. Learn which can work best for you.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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5 Min Read

5 ways to optimize the patient portal and cut physician burdens

Making the most of the patient portal requires a productive partnership with patients and setting the right expectations.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Put your required DEA training on the fast track with the AMA

AMA members have access to curated opioid and substance-use disorder mini-CME tracks to meet the one-time, eight-hour DEA training requirement.

Online CME
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The future of AI and precision health: What stands in the way

Al can power precision health. A CME module from the AMA explores key strategies for using AI to make precision health work for everyone.

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Gavels
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5 Min Read

Do these 5 things to ensure AI is used ethically, safely in care

A CME module from the AMA looks at the ethical and legal considerations of using augmented intelligence (AI) in health care and recommends actions.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Properly regulating “ghost guns” will save lives and cut crime

We must ensure that “ghost guns”—firearms assembled from kits—are subject to the same licensing laws and regulations as traditional firearms.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Clinician toolkit: AMA resources & additional information

Access PDFs and other resources from the Improving Care for Patients with Prolonged Symptoms and Concerns about Lyme Disease: A Clinician Toolkit.

Infectious Diseases