Iowa CME Requirements

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9 Min Read

Improving access to maternity care in Iowa’s health care deserts

57% of counties in Iowa don’t have an obstetric facility. That is why University of Iowa Health Care is focused on improving maternity care in the state.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
AMA in Action: Fixing prior authorization
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3 Min Read

Advocacy in action: Fixing prior authorization

Download PDFs of reports, model legislation or a state law chart. Prior authorization is a health plan cost-control process that delays patients’ access to care. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.

Prior Authorization
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What it's really like in orthopaedic surgery—from 3 physicians who know

Shadowing one orthopaedic surgeon is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from three of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 Min Read

When will physicians feel safe seeking mental health care?

Great progress is being made to remove intrusive licensing and credentialing questions to boost well-being. Here’s what else must be done.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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12 Min Read

New bird flu outbreak in California, HMPV and COVID: Why is everyone sick in 2025? [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bird flu, HMPV and COVID-19.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Jan. 29, 2025: New bird flu outbreak in California, HMPV and COVID: Why is everyone sick in 2025?
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12 Min Read

New bird flu outbreak in California, HMPV and COVID: Why is everyone sick in 2025?

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bird flu, HMPV and COVID-19.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 13, 2025

In the news: Radon and gestational diabetes risk, dementia trends, HMPV in the U.S., FDA action on nicotine in cigarettes and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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5 Min Read

Applying to fellowship? A program director’s tips on standing out

Want to land your dream physician fellowship? Focus on showcasing research, acing interviews and picking strong writers for letters of recommendation.

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency
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7 Min Read

These women physicians are tackling issues to improve patient care

Women doctors from innovative health systems across the U.S. are working to transform health care and advance equity in medicine.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight