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How health AI can be a physician’s “co-pilot” to improve care

Physicians and health IT should collaborate to monitor AI tools for safe use, starting with low-risk cases to cut administrative burdens.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians

Your powerful ally

The AMA helps physicians build a better future for medicine, advocating in the courts and on the Hill to remove obstacles to patient care and confront today’s greatest health crises.

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7 MIN READ

Fighting for physicians’ right to access mental health care

Some physicians are deterred from seeking mental health care because of credentialing concerns. Northwest Permanente decided to change this.

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Physician Health
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Jason Goldman, MD
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7 MIN READ

Big Medicare pay fixes are needed to save this solo practice

Internist Jason Goldman, MD, brings a personal touch to care, but isn’t sure how long that can survive under a broken Medicare payment system.

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Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

Put care into your messages to patients, says virtual-first MD

Did you get the patient’s message? Let them know. Sutter Health internist Matthew Sakumoto, MD, says clearing the inbox benefits from a human touch.

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Across U.S., physicians share top state advocacy priorities for 2025

As the AMA State Advocacy Summit gets underway, new survey data shows what will keep doctors and medical society staffers busy in statehouses this year.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Focus on these 6 areas to boost physician well-being

Health systems are making strides in reducing burnout and improving well-being. But more must be done. Learn how to receive recognition from the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Erin Shriver, MD
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4 MIN READ

Seeing the risks of letting optometrists do eyelid surgery

Over a dozen states let optometrists wield a scalpel on the eyelid, opening up patients to missed cancers, unsafe procedures and more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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CPT codes offer the language to report AI-enabled health services

Even as the payment landsape for health AI remains unsettled, the AMA CPT Editorial Panel guides thoughtful implementation of AI.

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CPT®
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7 MIN READ

Inside the final 2025 Medicare physician payment schedule

Congress failed to stop a fifth consecutive Medicare pay cut, but on telehealth, equity and more, CMS heeds physicians’ advice.

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Medicare & Medicaid
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