Illinois CME Requirements

Learn about the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and earn over 100 of your continuing medical education (CME) credits online with the AMA Ed Hub.

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Pregnant woman during an appointment with physician
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4 Min Read

How maternal care access varies by where moms live

Facility closures, inadequate care have negatively affected maternal and infant health on Chicago’s South and West sides.

Population Health
Woman sorting her medication in pill organizer
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5 Min Read

10 states have tackled prior authorization so far in 2024

Find out how physicians’ push to fix prior authorization is resulting in essential changes to speed up—and protect—patients’ access to care.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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2 Min Read

AMA study on maternal health in the city of Chicago

This new study examines the variations in access to maternal health care and maternal and infant health outcomes across specific neighborhoods in Chicago. Download a PDF of the study.

Population Health
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11 Min Read

Health insurance denials, delayed care and medication access: How prior authorization hurts patients [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what hurts patients when it comes to prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for July 15, 2024: Health insurance denials, delayed care and medication access: How prior authorization hurts patients (index only)
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11 Min Read

Health insurance denials, delayed care and medication access: How prior authorization hurts patients

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what hurts patients when it comes to prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update
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3 Min Read

AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2024-2025

The 21 members of the AMA Board are introduced following elections.

Press Releases
Pharmacist checking the stock of medications
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6 Min Read

Expanding test-to-treat policies is a harmful prescription

Allowing pharmacists to administer tests, diagnose conditions and prescribe medications far exceeds their training and jeopardizes patient health.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Smiling little girl receiving a vaccination
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11 Min Read

Measles cases on the rise: What physicians need to know

Most U.S. physicians have never treated a case of measles. But it’s back, so here’s a physician primer on what to look for and what to tell patients.

Infectious Diseases
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3 Min Read

Physician specialty: Emergency medicine

Find information, resources and continuing medical education (CME) for the emergency medicine specialty.

Career Development