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AMA Update for Dec. 20, 2023: Ozempic for weight loss, Zepbound JAMA study, new sickle cell treatments and Medicare payment cuts
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12 MIN READ

Ozempic for weight loss, Zepbound JAMA study, new sickle cell treatments and Medicare payment cuts

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Ozempic for weight loss, sickle cell treatments and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update
AMA Update for Dec. 19, 2023: The AMA President shares how & why the American Medical Association will never stop #FightingForDocs
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9 MIN READ

The AMA President shares how & why the American Medical Association will never stop #FightingForDocs

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AMA's 2023 key accomplishments and priorities for 2024.

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Leadership
AMA Update
AMA Update for Dec. 18, 2023: Dementia vs Alzheimer's: Signs, symptoms and preventing Alzheimer's disease with Lisa McGuire, PhD
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Dementia vs. Alzheimer's: Signs, symptoms and preventing Alzheimer's disease with Lisa McGuire, PhD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Alzheimer’s prevention, risk factors and the importance of screening.

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Public Health
AMA Update
AMA Update for Dec. 14, 2023: Program signaling tips and strategies for residency applications with Kathleen Kashima, PhD
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9 MIN READ

Program signaling tips and strategies for residency applications with Kathleen Kashima, PhD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about common questions medical students have about preference signaling in residency applications.

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Preparing for Residency
AMA Update
AMA Update for Dec. 13, 2023: Rising COVID cases, China pneumonia outbreak and free COVID treatment with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
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11 MIN READ

Rising COVID cases, China pneumonia outbreak and free COVID treatment with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about rising COVID-19 cases and free COVID treatment.

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Public Health
AMA Update
AMA Update for Dec. 11, 2023: Federal legislation to lift the burden of prior authorization with Rep. Michael Burgess, MD
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14 MIN READ

Federal legislation to lift the burden of prior authorization with Rep. Michael Burgess, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about prior authorization and gold carding.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update
AMA Update for Dec. 7, 2023: Away rotation advice and requirements for medical school clinical rotations with Mark Meyer, MD (index only)
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8 MIN READ

Away rotation advice and requirements for medical school clinical rotations with Mark Meyer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about away rotations for clinical education.

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Clinical Rotations
AMA Update
AMA Update for Dec. 6, 2023: CDC updates on the latest COVID variants, flu and RSV in kids, plus pneumonia outbreak in China (index only)
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CDC updates on the latest COVID variants, flu and RSV in kids, plus pneumonia outbreak in China

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about respiratory illnesses and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update
AMA Update for Dec. 4, 2023: How prior authorization harms patients and drives physician burnout with Marilyn Heine, MD
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How prior authorization harms patients and drives physician burnout with Marilyn Heine, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn how prior authorization plays a major role in physician burnout.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update