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CMS releases medical frailty work-requirement guidance for Medicaid

New federal guidance outlines how states can identify medically frail Medicaid patients, but more changes are needed. 

Access to Care
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What doctors want patients to know about hypertension

While almost half of all adults have high blood pressure, many don’t know they have hypertension. A family physician shares what is important to know.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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Which undergrad majors are best for med school?

Most medical school applicants are biology majors. Does any single path better equip you for a career as a physician? Experts weigh in. 

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Prep for Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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Want to improve care? Give residents the tools to make it happen

Geisinger teaches resident physicians how to spot system flaws, lead fixes and boost patient care—skills that matter in any practice setting.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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Building a strong primary care physician workforce

Jefferson Health is growing the primary care workforce by elevating family medicine and investing in residency programs.  

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Jenny Ngo, MD
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What it's like in abdominal transplant surgery: Shadowing Dr. Ngo

AMA member Jenny Ngo, MD, says burnout is prevalent in her specialty, but the rewards of a job well done are profound.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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IMGs are essential to U.S. medicine. Our policies must reflect that.

Recognizing international medical graduates means more than celebrating their contributions. It means removing barriers that keep them from caring for patients.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Physician-lawyer on private practice HR: Here’s how to hire—and fire

Get the lowdown on several keys to human resources that physician private practices should know.

Private Practices
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How to address a medical school misstep in residency interviews

Did you fail a Step exam? Spend time on academic probation before righting the ship? How to explain medical school tumult to residency programs.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency