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State affidavit-of-merit requirements must apply in federal courts too

These requirements prevent meritless suits from being brought, the AMA and other physicians say in U.S. Supreme Court brief.

Judicial Advocacy
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New tool brings mental health parity problems to light

The AMA collaborates on a tool to identify inequities in access, coverage and payment for mental health and substance-use services. 

Behavioral Health
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How emergency medicine’s new application could affect your Match

From lower costs to a single personal statement, what to know about changes to the physician residency application process in emergency medicine.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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Doctors work fewer hours, but the EHR still follows them home

While physicians report shorter workweeks, AMA data show EHR and admin tasks still consume off-hours, signaling a need to ease the burden for doctors.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Amid nuclear and climate threats, what duties do physicians have?

Learn about existential health care ethics, a field aimed at addressing ethical questions about intersections of human extinction and health care.

Environmental Health
The inaugural class for Bayhealth’s Clinician Leadership Development Program
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Know yourself first: A key to leading in health care

Bayhealth’s clinical leadership program empowers physicians to lead by first understanding themselves—building self-awareness, vision and impact.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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What I wish I knew in residency about private practice

It wasn’t easy for AMA member Daniel E. Choi, MD, to start his physician private practice. He wishes he’d known that it would turn out OK. Learn more.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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How to develop AI policies that work for your organization’s needs

From identifying risks to spelling out when AI can be used, it’s important to have an overarching policy. The AMA can help you structure one.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Teamwork can cut way into burnout. Here’s a framework.

Health care organizations that measure and encourage teamwork are better places for doctors to work and deliver great care. Find out how they do it.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians