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Burcin Fraser, MD
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5 Min Read

What it's like in allergy and immunology: Shadowing Dr. Fraser

AMA member Burcin Fraser, MD, of Privia Health, says that—depending on the setting— the work-life balance in allergy and immunology can be a big draw.

Specialty Profiles
U.S. Capitol
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6 Min Read

How the AMA is fighting for physicians now

The push is on for a 2025 Medicare payment update—but that’s not all. On prior auth, scope of practice, burnout and tech, the AMA fights for doctors.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

Hear from AMA Joy in Medicine® recognized organizations and their physicians

Watch videos of some of the health system partners recognized in the 2024 AMA Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program.

Physician Health
Mailbox filled with envelopes
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5 Min Read

First step to a saner inbox: Set clear patient expectations

No, the page-long symptoms list with the dreaded “Thoughts?” closer isn’t the best use of the patient portal. Learn how to head off such messages.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
Health care professional working at a desktop computer
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6 Min Read

“It’s a regulation,” administrators say. But sometimes it isn’t.

There are many physician tasks that have been misunderstood as regulatory requirements. Time to ask questions and do the homework—with the AMA’s help.

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Find the joy in medicine

Find resources on the Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program. 

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
Hand holding the magnifying glass focusing on a person
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6 Min Read

To attract new physicians, listen to the ones already on board

Creative, comprehensive recruitment boosts internal referrals by 25% at the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. That’s because leaders are listening.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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3 Min Read

Nov. 1, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Healthy physicians are the backbone of a healthy system and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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6 Min Read

AMA in the News: October 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for October 2024.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News