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Doctor measuring blood pressure
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How Rush boosted BP control on Chicago’s West Side

This simple step can be a lifesaver: rechecking a patient’s BP when it’s high. Rush University Medical Center now does it three times more often.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about improving the prior authorization process.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Feb. 21, 2025: Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process
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Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about improving the prior authorization process.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update
Rebekah Bernard, MD
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6 Min Read

Training gaps between physicians, nonphysicians are significant

Two MDs who previously worked as nonphysician providers say there’s no comparing the caliber of education—making physician-led care teams essential. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Pearl of the Week: Thanks, but no thanks

Find resources on managing messages from the patient portal.

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Digital
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
National Advocacy Conference graphic (Updated)
Feb 23 - 25, 2026 ·
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National Advocacy Conference

The AMA National Advocacy Conference will take place on Feb. 23-25, 2026. Register now.

Events
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Pearl of the Week: Help for patients with uncontrolled hypertension

Find resources on embedding a pharmacist into the practice.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Pearl of the Week: Limit commitments, decisions and distractions

Find resources on helping team members feel valued.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Pearl of the Week: Identify opportunities for improvement

Find resources on the LISTEN-SORT-EMPOWER improvement model.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week