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Simplify your clinical note templates to make them shorter, faster

Longer clinical notes mean more time spent in the EHR—and more physician burnout. Find out how to fix the problem.

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4 keys to better manage hypertension in pregnancy

Hypertension in pregnancy happens in 16% of hospital deliveries. The CDC outlines tools that physician practices can employ to improve outcomes.

Prevention & Wellness
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Tips for private practice wins with behavioral health integration

Dive deep with the AMA to integrate behavioral health care in your private practice, boost patients’ outcomes and keep it going for the long haul.

Private Practices
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Looking to find time for medical student advocacy? Here’s how

To succeed in medical school while shining as a medical student advocate requires identifying your priorities. Get tips on how to do it effectively.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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Value-based care work leads to health improvements in Michigan

Henry Ford Health saw major growth in a direct-to-employer contract with GM, which is just one of several value-based care efforts.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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Fix the Medicare flaw that forces across-the-board cuts

The AMA supports legislation to fix outdated budget-neutrality rules that have cut Medicare physician payments by billions.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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What doctors wish patients knew about GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is not just heartburn. Misho Hubka, MD, a thoraco-esophageal surgeon at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, shares more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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After false start, FDA drags its feet on menthol cigarette ban

After 15 years of FDA stalling tactics, the AMA joins others in asking federal court to direct the agency to ban the products targeted at Black youth.

Behavioral Health
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2 huge steps to ease transition from medical school to residency

Targeted coaching for resident physicians and individualized learning plans when starting intern year are key. Learn more with the AMA.

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Transition to Residency
Thriving in Residency