Louisiana CME Requirements

Learn about the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) and earn your continuing medical education (CME) credits online with the AMA Ed Hub.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 14, 2025

In the news: Latest statistics on data breaches, nimbus variant leads rise in COVID-19 cases, GLP-1s may increase risk of severe acid reflux and more. 

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Medical Student Section (MSS) Region executive board members

Leadership of the seven MSS Regions is responsible for policy development and facilitate engagement and collaboration between local campus sections.  

Medical Students
Justin Magrath

Justin W. Magrath, PhD

Justin W. Magrath, PhD, was elected to the American Medical Association Board of Trustees as its student member in November 2024 and officially began serving his one-year term in June 2025.

Board of Trustees
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What it’s like in general surgery—from 3 physicians who know

Shadowing one general 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
Health System Spotlight
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Fixing prior auth: Nearly 40 prior authorizations a week is way too many

AMA survey data shows that practices complete 39 prior authorization requests per physician, per week. The AMA is fighting for prior auth reduction.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Fixing prior auth: We must ensure continuity of care

When switching health plans, patients and physicians often must go back to step one on prior authorization. The consequences can be horrific.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Ochsner Health’s in Hurricane Alley, but doctors stay put. Here’s why.

Gulf South-based health system boasts low doctor turnover rate, wins kudos from USA Today, Gallup, Fortune magazine. Find out what they’re doing right.

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Health System Spotlight
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Economic Impact Study

The Economic Impact Study, completed in conjunction with state medical societies, demonstrates how physicians contribute to the economic health of each state.

Research
AMA in Action: Fixing prior authorization
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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.

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