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6 MIN READ

EHRs exert different kind of drain for hospital-based physicians

Hospital-based physicians are impacted by a lack of time while office-based doctors experience a lack in quality time with patients, according to a new study.

Digital
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4 MIN READ

How to make the pharmacist part of your practice’s team

Often overlooked, the integration of pharmacists or pharmacy technicians in practices can help improve patient outcomes.

Scope of Practice
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3 MIN READ

Delegates seek more alignment of MOC, quality improvement work

New policies regarding maintenance of certification and CME were adopted at the 2017 AMA Annual Meeting.

AMA PRA Credit System
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2 MIN READ

Ethics training module helps clarify professional boundaries

Treating kin. Posting work stories online. Are these practices OK? If so, when? A new educational module parses the issues.

Publications & Newsletters
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3 MIN READ

N.Y. clinic revamps space for better workflow, patient experience

Better lighting, friendlier waiting areas, self-rooming and swiveling screens are some of the techniques employed after consulting with designers.

Sustainability
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4 MIN READ

AMA, ACCME seek comments on proposal to align CME requirements

The AMA and ACCME are seeking comments on their proposal to simplify and align their expectations for accredited continuing medical education (CME) activities

Press Releases
Patient suffering from opioid addiction.
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3 MIN READ

Opioid-related morbidity and mortality: What every physician should know

Educational module offers background on opioid-related harm and safe use of opioids in patients experiencing pain.

Overdose Epidemic
Physician displaying prediabetes app on tablet for patient.
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4 MIN READ

Is the patient at risk for diabetes? It’s a $100 billion question

The U.S. spends more on diabetes than on any other condition, but tools to help physicians and patients prevent the disease are well within reach.

Diabetes
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4 MIN READ

New resource advises how to prevent, respond to trainee suicide

The ACGME and others launch an initiative to guide trainees in responding to distressed peers. It also offers help to those dealing with a suicide.

ChangeMedEd Initiative