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4 Min Read

Use of secure messaging doesn’t cut back phone calls

Research among resident physicians suggests that secure messaging may be adding to doctors’ burdens rather than reducing them. 

Digital
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4 Min Read

With a big gender gap in physician burnout, AI can help

AMA member Tina Shah, MD, MPH, details how augmented intelligence (AI) can cut burdens that disproportionately affect women physicians.

Physician Health
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On vacation time, it’s emergency physicians who need the triage

New AMA survey research shows emergency physicians take less PTO than every other specialty. Catch up on the details and find out how to change things. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 23, 2024

In the news: First FDA-approved at-home flu test, undiagnosed iron deficiencies, free COVID tests, Medicare pay for “age-friendly” medical care and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Physicians have until Oct. 11 to request MIPS score review

Learn how to check your Medicare-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score and ask CMS to review anything you believe is inaccurate.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for Sept. 11, 2024: Human case of bird flu in Missouri, mpox outbreak news and delays with the new COVID vaccine rollout
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11 Min Read

Human case of bird flu in Missouri, mpox outbreak news and delays with the new COVID vaccine rollout

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

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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11 Min Read

Human case of bird flu in Missouri, mpox outbreak news and delays with the new COVID vaccine rollout [Podcast]

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

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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4 Min Read

Top preventive health tips your internist wants you to know

Prevention’s essential, but many patients are unfamiliar with prevailing guidelines. Learn what internal medicine physicians want everyone to know.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 2, 2024

In the news: Depression could warn of Alzheimer’s, UnitedHealthcare launches new prior authorization program, more bad news on maternal health and more.

Publications & Newsletters