Virginia CME Requirements

Learn about the Virginia Board of Medicine and earn over 50 of your continuing medical education (CME) credits online with the AMA Ed Hub.

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AMA convenes more than 500 innovators for ChangeMedEd Conference

Announces nearly $400,000 in grants and unveils new innovations as part of AMA’s ongoing effort to transform physicians training.

Press Releases
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May 18, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Mississippi and North Carolina's work to end the opioid epidemic, Maine's medication-assisted treatment for inmates and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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Iowa removes barriers to treatment of opioid use disorder

Physicians congratulating the Iowa Legislature and Gov. Reynolds for passing a law that results in more residents receiving treatment for opioid use disorder.

Press Releases
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March 21, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on Insurers' progress on fixing prior authorization is disappointingly slow

Insurers' progress on fixing prior authorization is slow. Look at AMA's work in this vital area.

Advocacy Update
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Insurers’ progress on fixing prior authorization is disappointingly slow

Despite the potential patient harm posed by health plan prior authorization requirements, little meaningful progress has been made to reform the process.

Prior Authorization
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170 groups send letter on proposed changes to physician payment rule

The AMA and 170 health groups sent a letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma on the proposals included in the 2019 Medicare physician payment rule.

Press Releases
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June 15, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Amicus brief on ACA coverage, opioid abuse legislation and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Alarming drop in life expectancy sparks call for study, action

Physicians want to better understand what’s behind the distressing trend and how to reverse it. Through advocacy and prevention initiatives, the AMA aims to help patients live longer, healthier lives.

Access to Care
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A win for doctors: Anthem rescinds pay cut for same-day services

Health insurer drops policy after face-to-face meetings with the AMA and other medical and national specialty societies.

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