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Proposed info-blocking rule is too harsh on physicians

The AMA opposes information blocking, but penalizing physicians who unintentionally violate regulations is unwise. Education is the better approach.

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Why doctors marry doctors: Exploring medical marriages

Find out how often physicians marry other doctors or other health professionals and why these relationships can carry big upsides.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
2023 AMA Research Challenge winner Jesse Kirkpatrick and AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD
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Research on bile duct cancer detection earns $10,000 prize

A third-year medical student’s research on the detection of cholangiocarcinoma earned top prize at 2023 AMA Research Challenge. Learn more.

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Awards
Succeeding in Medical School
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In age of GLP-1 agonists, food choices still matter for health

Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonists can help with weight loss, but that’s not enough. Learn why diet quality is vital to better health outcomes.

Prevention & Wellness
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3 steps to make meaningful, lasting physician well-being changes

Learn more with the AMA about key principles that can help organizations effectively take physician well-being to the next level in 2024 and beyond.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Why MRI-guided radiation therapy is “a paradigm shift”

Learn how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)–guided radiation therapy at Baptist Health South Florida can help patients with pancreatic cancer.  

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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Solving health inequities requires intentional, front-end actions

Integration of augmented intelligence and other digital health tools requires fixing foundational problems in technology design and development.

Optimal Health
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What's the difference between pharmacists and physicians?

Some legislation would allow pharmacists to diagnose and treat patients. Learn with the AMA what sets physicians and pharmacists apart.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Patients can take these steps to lower their high blood pressure

Hypertension can be a silent killer. Learn what doctors wish patients knew about which changes to make to lower BP and why they matter.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™