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It’s time to revamp Medicare’s broken MIPS program

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) disproportionately penalizes physicians in rural and small practices, threatening access to care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 1, 2024

In the news: New Alzheimer’s guidelines, U.S. fast-tracks mRNA flu vaccine, weight-loss drug linked to rare form of blindness and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 24, 2024

In the news: Cyberattacks cost $11M, U.S. sees increased dengue fever risk, multivitamins don’t improve life expectancy, prescribing for OUD falls short and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top health tips your dermatologist wants you to know

The skin faces countless attacks every day. Nine U.S. dermatologists detail what they tell patients about how to care for the body’s largest organ.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 10, 2024

In the news: Body roundness index, FDA on donanemab to treat early-stage Alzheimer’s, new heart disease risk calculator and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Do’s and don’ts for effective patient-physician communication

Poor communication can exacerbate patient mistrust and nonadherence. Expert advice published in JAMA lists examples of what to say—and what to avoid.

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Prevention & Wellness
Succeeding in Medical School
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Review: Digital health tools can address BP-control inequities

A JAMA Network Open systematic review shows targeted digital health interventions are effective. The AMA offers a wealth of resources to help.

Health Equity
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 27, 2024

In the news: Physical activity and mortality, prior authorization used to deny care, tracking drug shortages, No Surprises Act arbitration and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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As digital health tools advance, catch up while earning CME

Physicians can earn a total of 8.5 hours of CME credits with a comprehensive course from the AMA.

Online CME