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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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about peripheral artery disease

Also known as peripheral vascular disease, this condition causes leg pain, cramping and numbness. Charles Leithead, MD, of Ochsner Health shares more.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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5 Min Read

Act early to improve maternal health. Here’s how.

Technology, early tracking and strong communication are essential to improving outcomes across health systems during pregnancy and postpartum. 

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Consumers challenged by a decade of limited health insurance options

 A 10-year comparison by AMA finds low competition in nearly all health insurance markets.

Press Releases
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5 Min Read

These health systems take big steps to provide care at home

At-home care for patients can make a difference in health outcomes, but there are obstacles to overcome. AMA Health System Program members lead the way.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

4 ways Ochsner is improving postpartum BP metrics virtually

With improvements in hypertension in pregnancy, Ochsner Health’s Connected MOM program looks to include other diseases and address health equity. 

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

For these health systems, value-based care means putting patients first

Here is a look at how members of the AMA Health System Program are finding different ways to embrace the value-based care model and make an impact.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
AMA Update for Sept. 27, 2024: How medical school reimbursement is fixing doctor shortages and improving health care in rural areas
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10 Min Read

How medical school reimbursement is fixing doctor shortages and improving health care in rural areas

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about fixing doctor shortages by making medical school affordable and more.

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Sustainability
AMA Update
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10 Min Read

How medical school reimbursement is fixing doctor shortages and improving health care in rural areas [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about fixing doctor shortages by making medical school affordable and more.

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Sustainability
AMA Update Podcast
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4 Min Read

Keep flavored e-cigarettes off shelves to protect kids’ health

The AMA and other health care organizations urge the Supreme Court to reverse lower-court ruling curbing FDA authority over flavored e-cig marketing.

Judicial Advocacy