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Earning an MD with no debt? Geisinger program makes it possible

Medical students at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine have a special chance to ease debt burdens and meet rural health needs. Find out how.

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Med Student Finance
Succeeding in Medical School

Membership Moves Medicine™

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Medicare & Medicaid: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that anticipate and respond to Medicare and Medicaid program changes addressing such issues as program rules that impact medical practice, physician payment and the emergence of Alternative Payment Models (APMs).

Medical Service
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Hospitals & hospital-based services: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that have addressed hospital consolidation, the site-of-service differential, and sole community hospitals.

Medical Service
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With half of rural hospitals in red, AMA outlines sustainable path

The House of Delegates outlines a better approach on alternative payment models to ensure rural hospitals stay afloat to meet care needs.

Payment & Delivery Models

Health equity in radiology training CME

Promote and improve health equity in medical imaging with the Radiology Health Equity Coalition.

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AMA adopts APM standards to sustain rural hospitals

New standards support the financial viability of rural hospitals struggling under traditional payment structures.

Press Releases
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Nov. 14, 2025: State Advocacy Update

All 50 states apply for Rural Health Transformation Program funding and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Managing a successful health system merger without the awkward dance

Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System unite cultures and physicians to deliver seamless, patient-centered care in rural communities.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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What to know about a chance at $50 billion in rural health funding

Application deadline is Nov. 5 for the Rural Health Transformation Program, part of the budget reconciliation package passed in July. Learn more.

Population Health
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Environmental health: CSAPH reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Science & Public Health