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Holidays at the hospital during GME—6 tips to make the most of it

Resident physicians often spend end-of-year holidays away from home, but interactions with peers and patients offer opportunities to find merriment. 

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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These health systems are using AI to make meaningful change

Augmented intelligence (AI) is a top priority for many organizations, but some are unable to deliver. AMA Health System Program members show the way.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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How the AMA is fighting for physicians now

The push is on for a 2025 Medicare payment update—but that’s not all. On prior auth, scope of practice, burnout and tech, the AMA fights for doctors.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
Crossing rings with spheres
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Structure leads to success. It works in the Army—and for ACOs.

Physician-led accountable care organizations (ACOs) can excel, but the right support structures must be in place. Learn how Privia Health does that. 

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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Declaration of Helsinki revised to modernize research ethics standards

World Medical Association’s ethical research standards modernized on 60th anniversary to address evolving risks, ensure respect for all participants.

Office of International Relations
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First step to a saner inbox: Set clear patient expectations

No, the page-long symptoms list with the dreaded “Thoughts?” closer isn’t the best use of the patient portal. Learn how to head off such messages.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Training to become a physician—and an advocate

Becoming a doctor is about more than clinical acumen, says the AMA’s board chair. It’s about advocating for patients and the profession.

Med Student Advocacy
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“It’s a regulation,” administrators say. But sometimes it isn’t.

There are many physician tasks that have been misunderstood as regulatory requirements. Time to ask questions and do the homework—with the AMA’s help.

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
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It matters how your practice is paid. A primer for young doctors.

You need a job, and there are many different payment models prevalent. Learn which can work best for you.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice