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Erin Shriver, MD
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4 Min Read

Seeing the risks of letting optometrists do eyelid surgery

Over a dozen states let optometrists wield a scalpel on the eyelid, opening up patients to missed cancers, unsafe procedures and more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

This rural emergency doctor has another title: health system CEO

Marshfield Clinic Health System Interim CEO Brian Hoerneman, MD, knows rural health’s challenges firsthand and says a new merger could help patients.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

Inequitable rural health trends are alarming—and unacceptable

AMA commits to improving the health of rural patients by easing doctor shortages and taking action against negative cancer and pediatric care trends.

Population Health
Arnold Menezes
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7 Min Read

Is a 50-year career enough to show the value of an IMG physician?

When IMG Dr. Arnold Menezes moved the U.S., he had difficulty finding a residency program to take him. Now he’s a legend in pediatric neurosurgery.

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International Med Ed
Health System Spotlight
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Insights from doctors about different physician specialties

From emergency medicine to general surgery, physicians from AMA Health System Program member organizations provide a look into their specialties.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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4 Min Read

Myth or fact? Rx durations are limited to 90 days plus 1 refill

Extending prescription duration to the legally allowed maximum—when appropriate—can help cut stress for patients and physicians. 

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
Lyndsay Harshman, MD
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9 Min Read

Finding the right fit with clinical care and research

Pediatric nephrologist Lyndsay Harshman, MD, MS, expertly balances delivering excellent care with leading research to further advance her field.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

How the AMA is fighting—and winning—for physicians at the state level

The AMA helped stop 80-plus scope of practice bills, pass 12 prior authorization reform measures, and led dozens of wins to support physician well-being.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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In addressing rural health inequities, definitions matter

Many programs seek to improve rural health care, but these efforts face challenges because they lack an agreed-upon definition of “rural.”

Population Health