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Leadership

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5 MIN READ

Physicians, not judges, should direct patient care

Key principles of medical ethics are at stake in a Wisconsin case on forced use of ivermectin. Learn more about why the AMA is involved.
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Public Health

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4 MIN READ

Court stops law that barred vaccine status queries—for all vaccines

Learn why a federal court prevented Montana from enforcing a misguided law that applied to all vaccines, not just those that protect against COVID-19.
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Physician Health

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4 MIN READ

End the “we’ve always done it this way” mindset in emergency medicine

Learn about four small, yet high-impact changes that can be made in the emergency department to improve the patient and physician experience.
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Digital

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4 MIN READ

5 ways physicians can find relief from an overloaded EHR inbox

Patient emails require more time to manage, skyrocketing 57% with the pandemic started and with no let up in sight. Learn to manage the new normal.
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Physician Health

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4 MIN READ

Burnout high where you practice? AMA “biopsy” helps find out why

With physician burnout at an all-time high, it’s time to step up well-being efforts. Learn how a new AMA program can help.
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Preparing for Residency

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4 MIN READ

Which factors do applicants weigh most when picking residency programs?

Which are the top factors you are considering in your Match rank-order list? Learn how they compare with what your colleagues are seeking.

CPT®

UPDATED
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5 MIN READ

Can physicians bill for both preventive and E/M services in the same visit?

This regulatory myth examines if physicians should bill for both preventive/wellness and evaluation and management (E/M) services when they are performed during the same visit.
Narayana Murali, MD

Physician Health

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4 MIN READ

What Geisinger’s doing to stop violence in its hospitals, clinics

With health care workplace violence five times that of other sectors, Geisinger pulls out all the stops to protect doctors, nurses, staff and their patients.