Washington CME Requirements

Learn about Washington’s MD & DO governing bodies and earn your continuing medical education (CME) credits online with the AMA Ed Hub.

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Add flexibility on buprenorphine Rx for opioid-use disorder

Nation’s worsening opioid-overdose epidemic prompts AMA call to eliminate buprenorphine dose limits to provide adequate treatment. Learn more.

Behavioral Health
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Jan. 26, 2024: State Advocacy Update

AMA opposes inappropriate scope expansion efforts in New Jersey, South Dakota, Washington State and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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To ease physician burnout, boost staff training

At Confluence Health, staffers are helping to ease physicians’ EHR burdens. The effort is being noticed.

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What's the difference between optometrists and ophthalmologists?

 Optometrists are great for eyeglasses and contact lenses, but the scalpel and laser belong in ophthalmologists’ hands. Learn more with the AMA.

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AMA Update for Dec. 18, 2023: Dementia vs Alzheimer's: Signs, symptoms and preventing Alzheimer's disease with Lisa McGuire, PhD
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Dementia vs. Alzheimer's: Signs, symptoms and preventing Alzheimer's disease with Lisa McGuire, PhD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Alzheimer’s prevention, risk factors and the importance of screening.

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Chronic Diseases
AMA Update
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Dementia vs. Alzheimer's: Signs, symptoms and preventing Alzheimer's disease with Lisa McGuire, PhD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Alzheimer’s prevention, risk factors and the importance of screening.

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Chronic Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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10 of this year’s best physician Q&As

One doctor in his 70s still works 65 hours a week. Another saved two lives in the course of a half marathon. Don’t miss these inspiring Q&A interviews.

Physician Health
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Dec. 1, 2023: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Physician organizations call on Congress to stop Medicare physician payment cuts and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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4 ways these star health systems are tackling doctor burnout

Physician burnout is down from record high, but more must be done. Health systems recognized for restoring joy to medicine share how they are doing.

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