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      What else must be done to end the drug-overdose epidemic

      Overdose deaths have plateaued, but multiple policy barriers are holding back further progress. Lawmakers should follow the evidence on what works to save lives.

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      Mpox is a public health threat and the U.S. should be prepared

      There’s a need for ongoing surveillance, preparedness and resources to confront this disease that disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ patients.

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      Baptist Health virtual work guru Reggie Lyell, MD, leads an effort to help doctors returning to work focus on patients instead of clicks.  

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      Congress fails to stop 2.83% Medicare payment cut for 2025

      Another year, another cut to the Medicare payments needed to keep physicians and their practices going. Congress must turn toward long-term reform.

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      Learn how international medical graduates can enter a U.S. residency program, and the special requirements international medical graduates should consider.

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      When IMG Dr. Arnold Menezes moved the U.S., he had difficulty finding a residency program to take him. Now he’s a legend in pediatric neurosurgery.

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      Weighing a rural physician residency program? 6 things to know

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      Relocation compensation in your first physician job after residency training is almost a given. Learn what’s usually covered and watch out for these wrinkles.

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      Build a framework for the implementation of AI in practice during this seven-month shared learning collaborative launching April 2025. 

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      AMA Update for Dec. 23, 2024: How the AMA fought for docs in 2024 to fix prior authorization, reduce physician burnout and more

      How the AMA fought for docs in 2024 to fix prior authorization, reduce physician burnout and more

      The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Look back at the work physicians are doing across the country in 2024.

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