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AMA Update for March 19, 2025: Long COVID JAMA study, antibiotic resistance from microplastics and Oklahoma measles outbreak update
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Long COVID JAMA study, antibiotic resistance from microplastics and Oklahoma measles outbreak update

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about microplastics, the latest about long COVID and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Hard lessons learned from Change Healthcare breach

Last spring, a ransomware attack on the major payment clearinghouse had devastating consequences. We can stop similar fiascos in the future.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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What it's really like in pathology—from 4 physicians who know

Shadowing one pathologist is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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U.S. Supreme Court must keep preventive screening, services free

The high court will decide the fate of ACA provision that is estimated to save more than 100,000 lives annually.

Judicial Advocacy
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If you’re feeling disappointed on Match Day, you are not alone

If you don’t land your No. 1 choice on Match Day, you have company. Here’s what former medical students say about that Match Day disappointment.  

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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6 Min Read

Medical liability insurance: What final-year residents should know

Whether you are transitioning to practice or seeking a change midcareer, get up to speed on these medical malpractice insurance basics.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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6 Min Read

4 actions health leaders must take to show doctors they are valued

It takes more than words to show gratitude to physicians. These concrete steps can help doctors feel valued and protect against burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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When surgeons feel regret, how should they and others respond?

Learn more about how to support surgeons while they cope with regret about a patient’s poor outcome.

Ethics
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During Match Week, a reminder that nobody walks alone

Don’t become jaded. Physicians nationwide share your desire to change lives for the better, and the AMA fights so you can put patients first.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints