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How physicians can prep for COVID-19, flu, RSV this season

Stock up early, says CDC’s Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, who gives the rundown on vaccine-release dates, eligibility and strategies to encourage vaccination. 

Prevention & Wellness
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When seeking new physician job opportunities, follow this advice

Physicians on the lookout for new jobs can benefit from a major health care recruiter’s tips for evaluating practice opportunities.

Transition to Attending
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What doctors want older adults to know to manage their health

As we age, health and well-being needs change. Learn from AMA member physicians about some priorities that older adult patients should keep in mind. 

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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3 things resident physicians must know about EHR inbox management

Covering the EHR inbox is a must in residency, but the burden adds to resident burnout. One key: It’s OK to ask for help.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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How Geisinger gives doctors the tools to support each other

Since starting at Geisinger as CWO, Susan Parisi, MD, has seen the peer-support program grow from 17 participants to 400, greatly impacting well-being.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Physicians have until Oct. 11 to request MIPS score review

Learn how to check your Medicare-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score and ask CMS to review anything you believe is inaccurate.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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Series details problems with lax nurse-practitioner training standards

A series from Bloomberg News digs deep to explore how and why “the increasing reliance on ill-trained nurse practitioners is imperiling U.S. patients.”

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Can male allies’ stories help advance women in medicine?

Researchers are investigating whether spreading personal stories can help male physicians do more to support women physicians.

Optimal Health
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7 physician private practice success stories you should know

The AMA offers great resources to help physicians get started in private practice. Learn how these doctors have thrived in this setting. 

Private Practices