State CME Requirements

Learn more about specific state CME requirements and browse the many online CME opportunities we offer to help you meet those requirements.

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State affidavit-of-merit requirements must apply in federal courts too

These requirements prevent meritless suits from being brought, the AMA and other physicians say in U.S. Supreme Court brief.

Judicial Advocacy
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New tool brings mental health parity problems to light

The AMA collaborates on a tool to identify inequities in access, coverage and payment for mental health and substance-use services. 

Behavioral Health
The inaugural class for Bayhealth’s Clinician Leadership Development Program
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Know yourself first: A key to leading in health care

Bayhealth’s clinical leadership program empowers physicians to lead by first understanding themselves—building self-awareness, vision and impact.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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The meaning behind your white coat

A short white coat can be a life-changing article of attire for medical students beginning their journey in the provision of care.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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One wrinkle to surprise billing law? Health plans aren’t paying up

The No Surprises Act created a way to settle out-of-network disputes, but losing health plans aren’t complying. New bipartisan bill would fix that.

Access to Care
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House, Senate bills would expand pharmacists’ scope of practice

The legislation would allow pharmacists to diagnose and treat patients without having received the necessary education or training to do so.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Steps Forward Innovation Academy
Dec 10, 2025 ·
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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Learning Collaborative: Reducing Administrative Burden

This AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Learning Collaborative will guide participants through strategies to reduce physician administrative burden in ambulatory medical practices and processes to facilitate change. 

Events
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 4, 2025

In the news: Medical experts removed from CDC workgroups, CV risk factors may cause the heart to age prematurely, how to boost colon cancer screening and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Aug. 8, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Recent AMA activity on scope of practice and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update