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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 3, 2026

In the news: Containing a measles outbreak can cost millions, CDC expands cyclosporiasis outbreak, key factors linked to more dementia-free years and more.

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Marta J. Van Beek, MD, MPH

Marta J. Van Beek, MD, MPH

Marta J. Van Beek, MD, MPH, a board-certified dermatologist and board-certified Mohs micrographic surgeon, serves as a member of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees for the years 2025-2029.

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How a rural health merger brought more care closer to home

The combination of Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic helps recruit physicians, improve retention and expand access to care in rural communities.

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Section Involvement Grant Event of the Month

Each month, the AMA Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP) identifies one event to highlight as the Section Involvement Grant Event of the Month. Find out more.

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Physician Workforce Maps

The AMA Health Workforce Mapper is a free, customizable, interactive tool that illustrates the geographic distribution of the health care workforce. 

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Momentum builds on Capitol Hill to strengthen Medicare

AMA-backed bill targets budget rules that trigger across-the-board physician payment cuts and threaten access to care. CMS eases Medicare claims process.

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Using entrepreneurship, and AI, to expand access to care

AMA member Michael Abramoff, MD, PhD, discusses how he launched a successful AI business and offers advice to doctors interested in entrepreneurship. 

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Finding my place in medicine: Sydney Brehany, MD

After starting her career in private practice, Dr. Brehany found her fit at University of Iowa Health Care. She shares her learning process.

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Observership FAQs

The AMA provides helpful information for international medical graduates about the observership process in the U.S.

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April 24, 2026: State Advocacy Update

Recent state scope of practice legislative activity and major medical liability reform bill passed in New Mexico in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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6 specialties that value away rotations in GME interview invites

Specialty-specific Match data shows how doing an away rotation can be a factor in earning a coveted interview invitation from a residency program.   

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