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Time to crack down on ERISA plans’ use of prior authorization

The AMA has advanced prior auth fixes at the state and federal levels, but employer-sponsored ERISA plans have escaped scrutiny. That must change.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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USMLE Step 3: Tips for balancing rotations with exam prep

When and how should you study for your licensing exam during intern year? Veterans of residency and the exam offer insight. 

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USMLE® Step 3
Thriving in Residency
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Bipartisan bill would stabilize Medicare physician pay for 2025

Following AMA advocacy, House members introduce measure to give physicians a positive Medicare payment update of 4.7% for next year. 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Fixing IV fluid shortage only a start in addressing drug supply

Helene-related IV fluid shortages are widespread. The AMA pulls together resources and outlines steps to resolve an urgent public health crisis.

Behavioral Health
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An intern’s tips for M4s on virtual physician residency interviews

Get your tech correct and—most important—make sure you know what you are going to say. Read more great advice from a general surgery PGY-1. 

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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5 ways to optimize the patient portal and cut physician burdens

Making the most of the patient portal requires a productive partnership with patients and setting the right expectations.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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How an FQHC’s efforts to reduce burnout are succeeding

El Rio Health, a Tucson, Arizona, federally qualified health center (FQHC), has focused on often overlooked ways to cut administrative burdens.  

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Pain-management guidance emphasizes individualized patient care

New guidance from the Federation of State Medical Boards recognizes that pain management is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor.

Behavioral Health
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To mark 100, Baptist Health skips the party to focus on service

With “100 Days of Service” initiative celebrating its 100th birthday, Baptist Health delivers free screenings, food drives and more.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight