Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan speaking at the AMA National Advocacy Conference
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FTC eyes how “middlemen” contribute to generic drug shortages

“Corporate middlemen can have an outsized say in how you do your jobs as physicians,” Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan tells doctors.

Public Health
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Say goodbye to physician residency—and medical student-loan debt?

Learn how employer-sponsored hiring incentives can help residents transitioning to practice pay off an average medical school debt of $100,000.

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
Transitioning to Practice
Planet Earth in a forest
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How medicine is addressing climate change's health effects

The AMA has declared climate change a public health crisis. Now a JAMA series documents its impact on patient outcomes and where to go from here.

Public Health
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Look out for these land mines in hospital employment contracts

Reading a contract may be tedious, but spotting problematic language could save you years of disappointment. Learn more with the AMA.

Transition from Resident to Attending
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3 MIN READ

Adherence to Joint Commission standards

This regulatory myth answers the question: Are organizations only held accountable to Joint Commission standards?

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Sustainability
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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AMA House of Delegates process for submitting a resolution

Find information for submitting a resolution to the AMA House of Delegates, including a resolution sample and instructions on how to use the provided template.

Interim Meeting
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5 MIN READ

What employed physicians should know about noncompete clauses

With more states moving to ban noncompete clauses, the legal landscape is becoming more complex. A legal expert outlines some essentials.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Members of the AMA Medical Student Section assemble care kits for people experiencing houselessness
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How medical students are leading the charge on street medicine

People without homes have a hard time accessing medical care. Two AMA members are making a difference and sharing what they’ve learned.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Behavioral health integration in physician practices: Resources & policies

Explore AMA's open-access practice innovation strategies that allow physicians and their teams to thrive in the evolving health care environment.

Public Health