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How historical harm can stall the promise of precision medicine

Earn CME while gaining insight into historical perspectives that demonstrate why patients may be skeptical of advances in genetics.

Population Health
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Specific steps we must take now to reduce maternal mortality

We must include social determinants of health in mapping a comprehensive solution to reduce the country’s tragically high rate of maternal mortality.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Are you in tune with a residency program? Get a new way to check

An AMA program allows ob-gyn residency applicants to compare their experiences and characteristics with those that residency programs value.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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All of medicine stands behind these 4 crucial Medicare pay fixes

With another physician pay cut lurking, letter urges lawmakers to adopt physician-backed reforms, many already before Congress. Here’s what must change.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Take these 7 steps to ensure physicians get “real PTO”

Too many physicians either do not take enough time off or are busy working on the EHR during vacation. The AMA outlines how to protect time off.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Finding the right physician job means finding the right community

Considering a job in an unfamiliar geographic area is tricky. A physician recruiter has tips for figuring out if it’s right for you and your family.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Just 15% of doctors say prior auth “peers” deserve that title

Exclusive AMA survey shows use of peer-to-peer reviews for prior authorization is rising, but those “peers” usually aren’t qualified to make the call.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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How the AMA is improving physicians’ customer experience

In its drive to lessen physician burdens, the AMA is working to lower friction in its own operations, earning international recognition in the process.

Leadership
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12 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about pain during sex

Also known as dyspareunia, pain during or after sex can impact physical and mental health. Amber Savells, MD, an ob-gyn from Baptist Health, shares more.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™