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AMA adopts APM standards to sustain rural hospitals

New standards support the financial viability of rural hospitals struggling under traditional payment structures.

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State momentum grows to curb corporate influence in health care

Private equity deals have risen sixfold in health care, sparking physician autonomy concerns. Learn about five ways that states are tackling the issue.

State Advocacy
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Immigration issues: Visas and green cards

The AMA opposes policies that create unnecessary stress for our IMG physicians and their families and exacerbate the physician workforce shortage by further limiting the ability of certain non-US citizen IMGs to receive a visa or green card.

International Med Ed
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Residency is hard every day. Here’s the support you deserve.

Confidential, convenient access to counseling is a win-win for resident physicians and the health systems where they train. Here’s what to ask for.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Chicago health system aims for 50% emissions reduction

Rush University System for Health is reducing emissions with community solar, EV chargers and local laundry—boosting health on Chicago’s West Side.

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Environmental Health
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Why many resident physicians still have trouble asking for help

AMA-exclusive survey shows many residents can’t access mental health care or fear a career setback. Get the details and learn what needs to change.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Augmented intelligence in medicine

The AMA is committed to helping physicians harness AI in ways that safely and effectively improve patient care.

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How collaborative care can help close the mental health care gap

As some states consider letting psychologists prescribe, the evidence shows a physician-led approach to mental health is the better way forward. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Advocacy in action: Combatting health effects of climate change

The American Medical Association has declared climate change a public health crisis that threatens the health and well-being of all individuals.

Environmental Health