Cheerful patient with doctor during home visit
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9 Min Read

A statewide push to deliver top cancer care to rural Iowans

University of Iowa Health Care’s newest addition—an oncology practice with over 20 clinics—positions the health system to transform rural cancer care.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Are physicians required to document the time spent on each specific task associated with an outpatient visit?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about documenting the time spent on each specific task associated with an outpatient visit.

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Sustainability
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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8 Min Read

July 25, 2025: National Advocacy Update

AMA expresses strong concern over proposed rulemaking on Medicaid provider tax reforms and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

July 25, 2025: State Advocacy Update

NCOIL considers model prior authorization legislation and discusses use of AI in the claims process and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Physician holds a magnifying glass over a file cabinet
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3 Min Read

DEA and CMS warn physicians that they are being targeted by scams

The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tell doctors not to respond to suspicious requests for information. 

Digital
Light bulbs
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4 Min Read

White House AI plan could help boost transparency, oversight

Strong physician representation is needed to ensure that health AI is transparent and has the right oversight so it works for patients and doctors.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
Jeffrey Pratt, MD
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5 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in orthopaedic surgery: Shadowing Dr. Pratt

Jeffrey Pratt, MD, MPH, of Confluence Health, says one of the keys to being a successful orthopaedic surgeon is committing to the work on a daily basis.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
AMA in Action: Clearing IMGs’ route to practice
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5 Min Read

Advocacy in action: Clearing IMGs’ route to practice

International medical graduates (IMGs) play a critical role in U.S. health care. Learn how the AMA works to help IMGs meet the nation’s health needs.

International Med Ed
Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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4 Min Read

Why AMA’s president feels called to improve the nation’s health

After surviving a brain tumor, AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, MD, has been on a “journey of revelation” about the U.S. health system.

Leadership