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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9 states pass bills to fix prior authorization

Nine states and the District of Columbia moved to streamline prior authorization last year. Another 30 states are considering legislation in 2024.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Why we should think of the physician workforce as an ecosystem

LeeAnna I. Muzquiz, MD, experienced the challenges Native Americans face in pursuing careers in medicine firsthand. Now she’s working to conquer them.

Health Equity
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Time limits on medical liability suits protect doctors, patients

Allowing claims after too much time has passed puts burden on health professionals and would hurt access to care, physicians tell Washington court.

Judicial Advocacy
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23 medical boards make changes to support physician well-being

Nearly a dozen other state boards are reevaluating licensure applications to help physicians feel freer to seek the mental health care they may need.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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How this lawsuit threatens patients’ access to mental health care

A patient never said he planned to harm neighbors, but victim’s family wants OK for lawsuit that would create physician liability anytime, anywhere.

Judicial Advocacy
UPDATED
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Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium: 2013-2022

The AMA collaborated with medical schools to accelerate change in medical education and create a system that trains physicians who meet the needs of today's patients and anticipate future changes.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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Stricter religious accommodations would hurt Washington patients

Physicians urge state Supreme Court to reconsider appellate ruling that puts an even bigger burden on short-staffed, stressed hospitals and clinics.

Judicial Advocacy
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11 Min Read

Public health: The challenges and opportunities physicians face with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities physicians face in public health.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update Podcast
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11 Min Read

Public health: The challenges and opportunities physicians face with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities physicians face in public health.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update