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A “win-win-win” approach to closing care gaps

Confluence Health’s transitional care program enlists semi-retired and retired doctors to cut wait times, improve follow-up care and support care teams.

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Health System Spotlight

Increase your clinical knowledge

Education from Indiana University School of Medicine focuses on advancing patient care, professional development and research in medical practice. 

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What doctors wish patients knew about strep throat

What is causing that sore throat? It could be strep, and it needs to be treated the right way. Two Ochsner Health physicians share more about strep throat.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

The AMA gathered physician and medical student leaders from all corners of medicine at its 2025 Interim Meeting to shape guiding policies on emerging health care topics.

Press Releases
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AMA president: Physicians must be “warriors” for systemic change

Speaking during the 2025 AMA Interim Meeting, Bobby Mukkamala, MD, urged physicians to be the spark that ignites bold reforms to reshape medicine.

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Fighting for Physicians

New CME course: E-cigarettes & tobacco

Stay up to date on the adverse health effects of smoking and vaping tobacco while gaining important guidance on how to counsel patients on the risks and quitting.

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AMA CEO urges physicians to be architects of a changing profession

AMA CEO John Whyte, MD, MPH, called on physicians, residents, and medical students to take the lead in shaping the rapidly evolving future of medicine.

Press Releases
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AMA launches grant program to support physician-led community health

The AMA launched the Community Health Impact Lab Micro Grants Program, a new initiative to support physician-led projects that improve community health outcomes.

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Council on Science & Public Health reports

Download PDFs of CSAPH reports presented at the AMA House of Delegates Interim and Annual Meetings.

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Community-based education CME

Training exemplary physicians with continuing medical education on a variety of topics, including substance use disorder, from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

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AMA deeply troubled by CDC turmoil

Removal of CDC Director Susan Monarez and the resignations of other senior CDC leaders are highly alarming at a challenging moment for public health.

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What doctors wish patients knew about joint injuries and treatment

Joint injuries need proper care, says Mark T. Barron, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic. Ignoring pain can lead to serious issues beyond sprains or fractures. 

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™