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Christine Sinsky, MD
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11 Min Read

Dr. Sinsky reflects on joy of medicine ahead of her retirement

AMA’s Christine Sinsky, MD, retires after a pioneering career advancing physician well-being, redesigning care and leading burnout-prevention efforts.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

Medical coding mistakes that could cost you

Physicians deserve to be paid for the medical care they provide. Learn more with the AMA about the CPT coding errors to avoid. 

CPT®
AMA Update for May 19, 2025: Whooping cough FAQ: Treatment for whooping cough symptoms, vaccine safety and pertussis in children
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Whooping cough FAQ: Treatment for whooping cough symptoms, vaccine safety and pertussis in children

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about pertussis, treatment for whooping cough symptoms and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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6 Min Read

Amid signs of hard market, it’s time for medical liability reform

Updated resource from the AMA outlines the history of rising insurance costs, proven reforms, and what doctors need to know.

State Advocacy
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4 Min Read

Licensing, credentialing moves that support well-being on upswing

The AMA’s goal is to see 100% of inappropriate questions removed so physicians are free to seek mental health care without fear.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

Uniting physician voices to build a stronger future in medicine

By joining the AMA, physicians are collaborating to improve care, support well-being and advocate value-based care through unified leadership.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

USMLE Step 2 FAQs: Study tips to help maximize your score

How much should medical students study? What’s on the test? Experts offer insight on the best ways to get ready for the Step 2 exam.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 Min Read

Spot, support, treat: What physicians should know about depression

Andrea DeSimone, DO, a psychiatrist at Bayhealth, shares how doctors can better identify and treat major depressive disorder and seasonal depression.

Behavioral Health
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about getting a cesarean section

Often called a C-section, this is the most common major surgery performed in the U.S. Cindy Celnik, MD, an ob-gyn at HCA Healthcare, shares more.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™