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.

Illustration of the continental United States made up of red and white circular icons representing different aspects of medicine.
·
8 Min Read

June 2, 2023: National Advocacy Update

U.S. Surgeon General releases advisory on social media and youth mental health, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Circle of health care workers in discussion
·
4 Min Read

Battlefield widens with hundreds of scope-creep bills introduced

Protecting patients from unsafe expansion of nonphysician scope of practice is paramount. Learn how the AMA fights to stop scope creep.

series
Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Pair of hands twined with red tape
·
4 Min Read

Bills in 30 states show momentum to fix prior authorization

Nearly 90 bills have been considered this legislative session to rightsize the time-wasting, care-delaying practice of prior authorization. Learn more.

series
Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
·
5 Min Read

May 5, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Push for prior authorization reforms continue in the states and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Mifepristone
·
5 Min Read

Next steps in mifepristone court fight: What doctors should know

Federal appeals court will hear arguments on order that would prevent access to a safe and effective reproductive health care option. Learn more.

Judicial Advocacy
Health visitor with patient during nursing home visit
·
4 Min Read

Health system’s latest innovation helps patients recover at home

Washington’s Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system offers acute care at home, a safe and convenient alternative to the traditional inpatient stay.

series
Leadership
Health System Spotlight
Patient with hand on chest speaking with health care worker
·
4 Min Read

3 ways to better engage and link patients with mental health care

Learn about key interventions primary care physicians can use to help improve their patients’ engagement in their behavioral health care.

Behavioral Health
·
15 Min Read

April 21, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Surge in medical liability premiums increases reaches fourth consecutive year and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Advocacy Insights webinar logo
May 17, 2023 ·
44 Min Read

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Protecting patients from inappropriate scope of practice expansions

Learn about the unique challenges states encounter when facing multiple scope bills and more in this AMA Advocacy Insights webinar

series
Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series