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Myth or fact? Primary care physicians must review all test results

Emails with results for tests ordered by patients’ other physicians bog down primary care doctors’ inboxes. Are they required? Learn with the AMA.

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Focus on these 5 areas in your work to advance health equity

Quality-improvement tools are well-suited to help physicians and health systems identify and address health inequities. Learn more with the AMA.

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DEA opioid training requirements and the MATE Act explained with Sanjay Desai, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about DEA opioid training requirements.

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AMA Update for Aug. 24, 2023: DEA opioid training requirements and the MATE Act explained with Sanjay Desai, MD
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DEA opioid training requirements and the MATE Act explained with Sanjay Desai, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about DEA opioid training requirements.

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Overdose Epidemic
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Myth or fact? Physicians can’t respond to online patient reviews

If a patient writes a review about a physician, can that doctor post a response? HIPAA muddies the matter. The AMA sets the record straight.

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3 starter steps for understanding, addressing racism in medicine

Don’t let the emotions that can accompany learning about health care’s history of racism put you off this crucial work. Learn more with the AMA.

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Myth or fact? All prescriptions require two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication can add five seconds per order, and the burden mounts quickly. Learn with the AMA whether all those clicks are required.

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What is the MATE Act?

The MATE Act requires health care professionals who prescribe controlled substances to complete 8 hours of training for treating and managing patients with substance use disorder.

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Summer COVID surge, red meat allergy from ticks, and new FDA approved OTC naloxone nasal spray [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest COVID-19 surge, red meat allergy from ticks and more.

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