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2 Min Read

Interprofessional education helps fuel meaningful learning

Interprofessional education can help prepare physicians and other clinicians for team-based work cultures. Learn more with the AMA.

Ethics
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4 Min Read

Narcan lands OTC approval: What it means for patients, doctors

The drug’s manufacturer and retailers must help ensure the lifesaving opioid overdose-reversal medication is widely available at an affordable price. 

Behavioral Health
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4 Min Read

Myth or fact? Hospitals must send event notifications to doctors

Learn to ensure physicians are getting the pertinent information about patients seeking care elsewhere while still complying with Medicare rules.

Sustainability
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5 Min Read

Tips to help your physician private practice sail the rough seas

A great new AMA podcast series offers timely advice on saving physician and staff time, changing payment models, and telehealth workflows. Learn more.

Private Practices
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11 Min Read

Naloxone: FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Narcan, the over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, and more.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update
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11 Min Read

Naloxone: FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray with Bobby Mukkamala, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Narcan, the over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, and more.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update Podcast
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4 Min Read

If affirmative action’s struck down, what’s next for medical schools?

An adverse decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on two challenges to admissions practices could upend equity efforts at medical schools. Learn more.

Medical School Diversity
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2 Min Read

How ethics of meat and health transcend the dinner plate

Meat production creates ethical challenges both within clinical practice and at an institutional level. Learn how to respond.

Ethics
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4 Min Read

Myth or fact? Patients must OK disclosure of medical information

Many physicians believe HIPAA requires patient authorization to disclose protected health information for treatment purposes. That’s not always true.

Sustainability