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Court upholds notice-of-intent requirement in medical liability cases

A Michigan Supreme Court ruling upholds legal protections to cut court costs while still fairly compensating patients.

Judicial Advocacy
May 20, 2021 ·
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Catherine DesRoches, DrPH, discusses utilizing OpenNotes

On May 20, 2021, the AMA held a webinar in the AMA STEPS Forward™ series: "Adopting OpenNotes." Watch now.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
May 19, 2021 ·
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Kyra Cappelucci on findings from a national survey on burnout & COVID-19

This STEPS Forward webinar series shares insights on the AMA's national survey on physician well-being and burnout during COVID-19, as well as solutions shared.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Why physicians are vital part of the nation’s infrastructure

As it considers a massive infrastructure spending package, Congress should bolster funding for badly needed graduate medical education training slots.

GME Funding
Richard McCarthy, MD
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Q&A: How this medical group emerged stronger from the pandemic

COVID-19 accelerated care innovation for Kaiser Permanente and Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, which excel in telehealth and Medicare Advantage.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
Apr 28, 2021 ·
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Experts discuss Stress First Aid, a peer support and self-care model

This webinar focused on Stress First Aid (SFA), a peer support and self-care model designed to improve self-care and assist peers in reducing the negative impacts of stress.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
Apr 21, 2021 ·
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Marie Brown, MD, discusses the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

To provide quality care and reduce burnout, it is important to address patient-physician connections. Learn more from the AMA's webinar: "Fostering physician humanism and connection with patients."

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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New Mexico’s highest court affirms cap on noneconomic damages

Upholding the cap helps ensure patients have continued access to care and that physicians want to practice in the state.

Judicial Advocacy
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Now it’s up to Congress to act on prior authorization reform

Health plans have not enacted the prior authorization reforms they agreed to years ago. New congressional legislation offers a remedy.

Prior Authorization