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Nov 27, 2023 ·
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Want to help physicians battle burnout? Fix prior authorization

The time-wasting, care-delaying process of prior authorization contributes to physician burnout. Learn how the AMA tackles prior authorization.

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Nov 17, 2023 ·
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How ChatGPT could help medical students learn on the fast track

Find out how medical education innovators are using the chatbot as part of a larger effort to leverage AI to personalize medical school.

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Nov 27, 2023 ·
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Volvo discounts

AMA members can get $1,000 off any Volvo pure electric, plug-in hybrid or mild hybrid model.

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Nov 29, 2023 ·
4 MIN READ

Long financial COVID? After acute phase, costs keep mounting

Research is uncovering how COVID-19 sends health care expenses soaring, even up to four months after diagnosis. Learn more with the AMA.  

Public Health
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Nov 22, 2023 ·
5 MIN READ

5 things to do if you aren’t getting enough residency interviews

If you’re worried about how many physician residency interview invitations you’re getting, learn about the steps you can take to improve your situation.

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Nov 28, 2023 ·
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Can you sustain behavioral health integration in your practice?

Learn more with the AMA about how to financially sustain integrated care to address patients’ mental health needs in your physician private practice.

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Nov 28, 2023 ·
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Augmented intelligence in medicine

The AMA is committed to helping physicians harness AI in ways that safely and effectively improve patient care.

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Nov 29, 2023 ·
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Congressional action is needed—now—on Medicare payment reform

Older adults everywhere, and the physicians who care for them, are counting on Congress to prevent yet another round of Medicare payment cuts.

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Oct 25, 2023 ·
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Summary of Panel Actions

Find information about the summary of panel actions, a document prepared after each meeting of the CPT editorial panel.

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