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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6 Min Read

Exclusive AMA survey reveals who is hit hardest by doctor burnout

Nationwide survey of more than 12,400 physicians shows how administrative burdens drive burnout and prompt doctors to consider leaving their practices.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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10 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about preeclampsia

Preeclampsia can present with no symptoms, but high BP is a hallmark. Two ob-gyns shed light on preeclampsia and what to keep in mind.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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15 Min Read

Medicare alternative payment models

Understand the choice of payment options MACRA offers physicians.

Payment & Delivery Models
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5 Min Read

Despite drop in burnout, women physicians still feeling burden

Exclusive AMA survey data shows continued gender gaps in physician burnout. Washington Permanente Medical Group shares what it is doing to help.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

Too many physicians don’t get to unplug, unwind on vacation

2 in 3 doctors spend vacation time in EHR; 1 in 10 takes five or fewer days off, says AMA data. Confluence Health is tackling “pretend time off.”

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Senior patient at a medical appointment
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4 Min Read

How to screen for, reduce risk of and treat Alzheimer’s disease

Too many cases of Alzheimer’s and related dementias go undiagnosed in the U.S. every year. Are you missing them? Learn more and earn CME with the AMA.

Chronic Diseases
Amish J. Dave, MD
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7 Min Read

What it's like in rheumatology: Shadowing Dr. Amish J. Dave

AMA member Amish J. Dave, MD, MPH, says rheumatologists must be comfortable with diagnostic uncertainty and ready to help patients navigate treatments.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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5 Min Read

To raise HPV vaccination rates, doctors must gain families’ trust

Direct-communication campaigns by Doug Eisert, MD, a pediatrician at Confluence Health, and colleagues boosted HPV vaccinations by 31% in rural Washington.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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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