May 7 webinar: Overcoming IPC Challenges in Rural Health Care

Join AMA to discuss strategies to improve infection prevention in rural health care settings.

Overcoming IPC Challenges in Rural Health Care
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6 Min Read

Training new general surgeons to thrive in rural practice

Learn how Sanford Health’s investment in South Dakota’s first general surgery residency program in decades is paying off.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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3 Min Read

Bill to add 14,000 new GME positions picks up support

The bipartisan legislation has support from the AMA and many others. With current physician shortages only expected to worsen, action is vital.

Sustainability
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3 Min Read

Virtual supervision of resident physicians should be here to stay

CMS will allow real-time audiovisual resident supervision this year. Find out why this form of supervision should be allowed on a permanent basis.

Resident Advocacy
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13 Min Read

Violence against doctors: Causes, effects and solutions with Ramin Davidoff, MD [Podcast] 

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the causes, effects and solutions of violence against doctors.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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13 Min Read

Violence against doctors: Causes, effects and solutions with Ramin Davidoff, MD 

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the causes, effects and solutions of violence against doctors.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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9 Min Read

How joy in practice drives Dr. Harmon in his senior years

AMA Immediate Past President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, is 71 and still works 65 hours a week. For him, the pleasure of being a physician never gets old.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

Medical students show leadership in call for more GME slots

Annually, thousands of M4s go unmatched—a big problem for future doctors and U.S. patients. Learn how medical students are working to change that.

Med Student Advocacy
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12 Min Read

March 24, 2023: National Advocacy Update

CMS issues new guidance on PHE unwinding, including important implications for audio-only services and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

3 key senators back physician advocacy priorities

Learn how senators from both parties are working to fix prior authorization, encourage innovative care models and strengthen the physician workforce.

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians