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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about managing COPD

Lung function naturally worsens with age, and COPD exacerbates the problem. Syed Nazeer Mahmood, MD, a pulmonologist at Bayhealth, shares more.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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3 Min Read

What resident physicians should know about clinical trials

Residency programs need to teach the ethical standards that come with clinical trials. An AMA education module aids that teaching process.

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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5 Min Read

8 steps to position your health system for AI success

Accountability, oversight, clear policies and structure are essential to ensuring that your use of health care AI is an all-around winner.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

New data on resident physician burnout: 4 things to know

Exclusive AMA data shows residents’ well-being is trending upward. Dive deeper on what is going right—and what big challenges remain.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
Elizabeth Avena, MD
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5 Min Read

At Confluence Health, exam rooms are full and waiting rooms are empty

Following key design principles, this health system in North Central Washington has achieved a 66% drop in wait times for new-patient appointments.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
AMA Update for May 7, 2025: 2025 measles outbreak, bird flu updates, Alzheimer's disease news, plus colon cancer and gut health
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10 Min Read

2025 measles outbreak, bird flu updates, Alzheimer's disease news, plus colon cancer and gut health

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn about the latest in measles, bird flu, Alzheimer's and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Stick up for mental health parity rules in court

The Trump administration should defend lifesaving coverage parity rules against lawsuit brought by an employer trade group.

Federal Advocacy
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6 Min Read

Torn between physician specialties? 6 tips to narrow your options

From evaluating clerkships to finding your best fit, these strategies help medical students make this key decision with clarity and purpose.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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6 Min Read

Loneliness is epidemic, even among older-adult physicians

A new survey of more than 10,000 U.S. physicians 65 or older finds that nearly one five experiences a high degree of loneliness.

Physician Health