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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5 Min Read

“Unlawful cartel” is price-fixing the rates insurers pay physicians

The AMA and Illinois State Medical Society file federal lawsuit to stop MultiPlan from orchestrating unfair payment rates that impede access to care.

Judicial Advocacy
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4 Min Read

Dec. 20, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on scope of practice advocacy

Another big year for scope of practice advocacy and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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7 Min Read

How the AMA is fighting—and winning—for physicians at the state level

The AMA helped stop 80-plus scope of practice bills, pass 12 prior authorization reform measures, and led dozens of wins to support physician well-being.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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11 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about managing eczema

This skin condition can be uncomfortable. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health dermatologist Edward Esparza, MD, PhD, shares how to manage eczema.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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5 Min Read

Changes support well-being for over 1 million doctors and nurses

For years, physicians and other health professionals have shied away from care, fearing career ramifications in licensure, credentialing and more. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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11 Min Read

Is COVID on the rise again? The latest COVID news, FLiRT variant symptoms and bird flu outbreak 2024 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about FLiRT variant symptoms and bird flu outbreak.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for July 10, 2024: Is COVID on the rise again? The latest COVID news, FLiRT variant symptoms and bird flu outbreak 2024
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11 Min Read

Is COVID on the rise again? The latest COVID news, FLiRT variant symptoms and bird flu outbreak 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about FLiRT variant symptoms and bird flu outbreak.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Physicians can’t proceed with Cigna class action, but patients can

The AMA fought for physicians in court, challenging Cigna’s underpayment scheme, but a federal judge rules only patients’ legal action can move ahead.

Judicial Advocacy
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11 Min Read

Measles cases on the rise: What physicians need to know

Most U.S. physicians have never treated a case of measles. But it’s back, so here’s a physician primer on what to look for and what to tell patients.

Infectious Diseases