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Banning health plan EFT fees could save practices big

U.S. senators introduce bill to stop health plans, vendors from charging unnecessary 2% to 5% fees when physicians opt to get payments electronically.

Claims Processing
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5 Min Read

AI is already reshaping care. Here's what it means for doctors.

Nearly 700 AI-enabled devices have earned FDA approval. Learn how the AMA is working to ensure that health care AI works for patients and physicians.

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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about misophonia

Everyday sounds such as chewing gum or typing can be impairing to patients with misophonia. Two physicians share more about this little-known condition.

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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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5 Min Read

College freshman to M1: A medical school timeline to admission

Learn with the AMA about the steps you can take during each year of college to strengthen your medical school application.

Prep for Med School
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4 Min Read

Medical school scholarships: Where you should look for funding

Wondering how to make medical school work financially? Here’s where you need to look to earn some medical school scholarships support.

Prep for Med School
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4 Min Read

Why you need an exit plan in your physician employment contract

The termination provision deserves special scrutiny because it can gravely affect your long-term employability. Learn more with the AMA.

Transition to Attending
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6 Min Read

Hattiesburg Clinic’s EHR efforts put patients, doctors first

Hattiesburg Clinic has a four-year, award-winning track record of optimizing its EHR system to better track patient trends and ease physician burdens.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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3 Min Read

When it comes to screening for HIV, STIs, what’s routine?

Routine screening for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and latent TB often takes back seat to complaint-driven care. New AMA advice helps increase screening.

Infectious Diseases
Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH
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What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Simianu

AMA member Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH, says the most rewarding aspect of colorectal surgery is getting to be a specialist and also a generalist.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series