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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The AMA supports legislation to fix outdated budget-neutrality rules that have cut Medicare physician payments by billions.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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Prep for Residency
Thriving in Residency
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Top health tips your dermatologist wants you to know

The skin faces countless attacks every day. Nine U.S. dermatologists detail what they tell patients about how to care for the body’s largest organ.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What it’s like in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Despain

AMA member Jordon Despain, MD, says one of the most important skills in family medicine is listening in such a way that people feel heard.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Medicare trustees: Current path threatens access to physician care

The gap between rising costs of providing care and falling Medicare physician payment will “become a significant issue in the long term.”

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Early retirement? 5 factors physicians should evaluate

Worried that you might hang up the stethoscope too early—or too late? Personal joy, financial goals and work plans should be part of what you consider.

Career Development