Barbara L. McAneny, MD
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5 MIN READ

Oncology practice network meets patient needs—and saves money too

The National Cancer Care Alliance helps oncologists collaborate on practices that serve patients best, says founder and chair Barbara L. McAneny, MD.

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Advocating for Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 MIN READ

SPS member profile: Jean M. Tsigonis, MD

AMA SPS member Jean M. Tsigonis, MD, discusses the importance of physician advocacy, lessons learned during the pandemic and more.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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6 MIN READ

AMA in the News: August 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2023.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
AMA Update for Aug. 31, 2023: The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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13 MIN READ

The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the current state of the overdose epidemic.

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Overdose Epidemic
AMA Update
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13 MIN READ

The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the current state of the overdose epidemic.

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Overdose Epidemic
AMA Update Podcast
Medical professional running down a corridor
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4 MIN READ

End the “we’ve always done it this way” mindset in emergency medicine

Learn about four small, yet high-impact changes that can be made in the emergency department to improve the patient and physician experience.

Physician Health
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4 MIN READ

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.

Sustainability
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3 MIN READ

House bill advances “gold card” model on prior authorization

Physicians with a 90% prior authorization approval rate in Medicare Advantage would be spared the care-delaying rigmarole. Learn more with the AMA.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
Doctor checking young patient's heart with stethoscope
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8 MIN READ

These 6 physician specialties have the most burnout

New AMA data shows which physician specialties have the highest rates of burnout. Learn more from the AMA’s exclusive survey data.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians