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AMA applauds bill to exempt physicians from $100,000 H-1B fee

The bipartisan legislation aligns with the AMA’s efforts to build and maintain a strong health care workforce to serve the needs of all patients.

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Mar 12, 2026 ·
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More than 80% of physicians use AI professionally: AMA survey

The top use is to summarize medical research and standards of care. Catch up with the latest trends on physicians’ use of health AI.

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With expanded scope, where do NPs practice? It’s not primary care

New research conducted in wake of Florida law meant to boost primary care access shows nearly 60% of nurse practitioners (NPs) work elsewhere.

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What doctors wish patients knew about kidney stones

One in nine people will get kidney stones at some point. Ryan Steinberg, MD, a urologist at University of Iowa Health Care, shares more about kidney stones.

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Mar 13, 2026 ·
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What doctors wish patients knew about home BP measurement

Nearly 50% of adults in the U.S. have hypertension. At-home BP monitoring can help. Two physicians share more about checking your blood pressure at home.

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Can physicians get fired or dismissed from residency training?

Yes, it happens—but getting fired from residency is rare and the process is often slow. Dive deeper and find out which specialties have the most residents dismissed.

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8 wins for doctors, patients in latest federal budget deal

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