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Ladder emerges from a maze
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5 Min Read

Action must follow pledges on prior authorization reform

The latest pledge by heath plans to reform the onerous prior authorization process must be followed by concrete action that fulfills those promises. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
AMA Update for July 2, 2025: Medical AI: Benefits of new technology and use case examples of AI in health care
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14 Min Read

Medical AI: Benefits of new technology and use case examples of AI in health care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AI in health care.

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Digital
AMA Update
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14 Min Read

Medical AI: Benefits of new technology and use case examples of AI in health care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AI in health care.

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Digital
AMA Update Podcast
Smiling patient sits across from doctor
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5 Min Read

How to give physicians autonomy—and protect them from burnout

Physicians need some control over their work to thrive and avoid burnout. An AMA playbook offers practical strategies to help organizations support this.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: A faster and simpler way to order lab tests

Find resources on implementing pre-visit laboratory tests at your practice. 

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Sustainability
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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6 Min Read

AMA in the News: June 2025

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for June 2025.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
UPDATED
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4 Min Read

Physician Practice Benchmark Survey

Download PDFs of the latest findings about shifts in medical practice ownership, physician practice structure and physician payment methods.

Research
Jason Misurac, MD
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5 Min Read

New reason to use AI ambient documentation: Patients like it

University of Iowa Health Care reports lower physician burnout and more patient satisfaction with tool that helps doctors focus on patient care.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
Jill Kacher Cobb, MD
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What it's like to specialize in anesthesiology: Shadowing Dr. Kacher Cobb

Jill Kacher Cobb, MD, of Sutter Health, says connecting with patients and gaining their trust brings joy in practicing medicine as an anesthesiologist. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series