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The only cure for Medicare payment mess is wholesale reform

Congress again has failed to stop Medicare physician pay cuts. Comprehensive, long-term changes that protect patients’ access to care are long overdue.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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How much can you save by staying in-state for medical school?

Staying in-state for medical school can offer tuition savings and lower debt burden. How much should that matter to prospective medical students?

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3 medical school interview insights from an M4 who’s seen both sides

A fourth-year medical student who has been on both sides of the medical school interview for admissions offers pre-meds some hard-won wisdom.

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High-yield topics and the MCAT—what pre-meds should know

It’s possible to get more bang for your buck while studying for the MCAT by focusing on certain content areas. One expert offers insight on how.

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What doctors wish patients knew about sickle cell disease

From debilitating pain crises to organ damage, sickle cell anemia takes a toll, but there are promising treatments. Two hematologists share more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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9 states pass bills to fix prior authorization

Nine states and the District of Columbia moved to streamline prior authorization last year. Another 30 states are considering legislation in 2024.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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What employed physicians should know about collective bargaining

With physician employment now the norm, some doctors are exploring unionization as a way to address working conditions. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Transitioning to Practice
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As loan repayment resumes, 5 key questions for resident physicians

Medical resident loan repayment will resume in October. What do residents need to do to make sure they are prepared? Industry experts outline the path ahead.

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Residency Finance
Thriving in Residency
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Designing your MCAT preparation program? Follow these 6 steps

You should begin preparing for the MCAT several months out. A Kaplan MCAT preparation expert details how to make the most of that time.

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