Texas CME Requirements

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AMA honors Houston physician with Scientific Achievement Award

The AMA honored Houston scientist and physician Peter J. Hotez, MD, PhD, with the Scientific Achievement Award.

Press Releases
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AMA honors Texas physician with Medal of Valor

The AMA honored Lubbock, Texas, critical care specialist Victor J. Test, MD, with the AMA Medal of Valor award.

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After pandemic dip, how Texas system improved BP control to 78%

With patients delaying care, blood pressure control rates fell. Here’s how Southwestern Health Resources found a way to bring BP control back up.

Prevention & Wellness
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Jan. 7, 2022: National Advocacy Update

New physician toolkit PDF on No Surprises Act implementation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on Texas SB8 Supreme Court opinion

As Supreme Court allows Texas abortion ban to remain in place while challenges proceed, AMA warns of government interference and detrimental impact on patients

Press Releases
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8 states defeat efforts to expand APRN scope of practice

Patients deserve care led by physicians. Learn about the fight to preserve physician-led, team-based care and stop scope of practice expansions.

Scope of Practice
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Uphold injunction on Texas law putting bounties on doctors’ heads

Learn how Texas SB 8 infringes on the patient-physician relationship and harms patient care.

Judicial Advocacy
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As COVID-19 strains nation’s doctors, these health systems step up

The pandemic exacerbated physician burnout, but 44 health systems across the country are taking strong measures to boost well-being.

Physician Health
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ACOG, AMA lead amicus brief in U.S. v. Texas

In new amicus brief, leading medical organizations urge appeals court to affirm ruling invalidating Texas SB8

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