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How equitable harm reduction can head off opioid-related deaths

The war on drugs has failed to curb opioid-related deaths in the U.S. Learn with the AMA what effective policies and practices would look like.

Ethics
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Henry Ford Health uses multidisciplinary pathway to treat pain

Henry Ford Health shows commitment to patients with pain by providing ongoing pain-management physician training and delivering individualized care.

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Behavioral Health
Health System Spotlight
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How long physicians have been in practice can signal burnout risk

An exclusive survey from the AMA shows the intricate relationship with a physician’s tenure and their well-being. Ochsner Health shares how to help.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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What doctors must know about their first employment contract

Many final-year resident and fellow physicians find employment in hospitals and health systems. Get up to speed with these must-have contracting tips.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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This road map details how to boost BP control by 10% in 6 months

Cardiovascular disease kills nearly 1 million people annually. Controlling hypertension is key. The AMA outlined three evidence-based steps to follow.

Prevention & Wellness
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She grew her leadership acumen as a medical student. Here’s how.

Former AMA Medical Student Section Speaker Anna Yap, MD, offers tips on how medical students can make their mark as leaders.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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At Bayhealth, value-based care helps put the patient first

Delaware-based Bayhealth’s comprehensive approach to value-based care has helped transform patients’ lives and improve outcomes.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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Indiana’s COVID-19 liability immunity statute survives court test

Physicians detailed for state appeals court the kind of limitations care teams faced during the COVID-19 pandemic’s early days.

Judicial Advocacy
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Physicians need timely MIPS data to advance value-based care

Sharing Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) data with doctors is a must-fix when it comes to Medicare physician payment reform.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians