New Jersey CME Requirements

Learn about the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and earn over 90 of your continuing medical education (CME) credits online with the AMA Ed Hub.

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11 Min Read

Measles update, cancer screening rates, bird flu and pet safety [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in measles and bird flu cases.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA in Action: Fixing prior authorization
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3 Min Read

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.

Prior Authorization
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4 Min Read

Is medical liability insurance headed toward a hard market in 2025?

The risk is growing, with new AMA report showing that nearly half of reported medical liability insurance premiums rose from 2023 to 2024.

State Advocacy
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8 Min Read

Jan. 10, 2025: National Advocacy Update

OCR issues new proposed regulation with updates to the HIPAA Security Rule and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

“Unlawful cartel” is price-fixing the rates insurers pay physicians

The AMA and Illinois State Medical Society file federal lawsuit to stop MultiPlan from orchestrating unfair payment rates that impede access to care.

Judicial Advocacy
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6 Min Read

These health systems are taking steps to address health equity

AMA Health System Program members are addressing social drivers of health to better serve patients who continue to face inequities in health care.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

When transitioning to practice, know what to want in onboarding

Two doctors who helped build a work group to boost onboarding at Atlantic Health System share what residents transitioning to practice should focus on.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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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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7 Min Read

How the AMA is fighting—and winning—for physicians at the state level

The AMA helped stop 80-plus scope of practice bills, pass 12 prior authorization reform measures, and led dozens of wins to support physician well-being.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians