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Physicians find new ways to practice medicine after retirement: Encore careers

Not all physicians want to retire to a warm beach. Many seek to continue using their medical skills, working around the world in resource poor settings. One retiree physician tells what it’s like to work in Antarctica.

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Pat Tiberi speaks at National Advocacy Conference
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Congressmen to physicians: We need your voice to shape health care issues

Three congressmen spoke to physician leaders last week at the 2016 National Advocacy Conference about helping to shape health care issues. Two examples are new Medicare payment systems and telemedicine.

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Ken Adelman addressing physicians at the 2016 National Advocacy Conference.
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Physician advocates learn 5-step strategy for negotiating change

Physician advocates preparing to meet with lawmakers about health care issues heard from former ambassador, Ken Adelman. He outlined a 5-step strategy for negotiating change based on a summit to end Cold War.

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Physicians meeting with congressman
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Conversing with Congress: Physicians take top issues to the Hill

Hundreds of physicians took their message to Congress on what needs to be done to address top health policy issues and burdensome regulations that steal time and resources from patients.

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How to spur Congress to act: 7 essential elements of storytelling

The struggle with electronic health records (EHR) is real, and Congress needs to hear from physicians. How can you pen a tale that cuts to the heart of the matter and inspires your members of Congress to take action? These seven elements of storytelling will help you craft the most potent version of your story.

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Physicians gather to bring unified voice to Capitol Hill

The AMA’s National Advocacy Conference gives physicians opportunities to meet face-to-face with members of Congress and gain important insights from industry experts, political insiders and members of Congress regarding current efforts being made in health system reform refinement and implementation.

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Build skills needed for CMO role with new online series

Chief medical officers (CMO) can get the strong foundation they need to leverage their roles effectively with a new series of nine online courses through the CMO Academy.

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Starting your job hunt? Use these employment resources

For many medical residents and fellows, hunting for your first position as a physician will begin soon. If you’re considering entering into an employment arrangement, rather than running your own private medical practice, here are some resources you’ll need.

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Physicians and spouses perform well at the polls

Two dozen physicians and spouses of physicians were elected to public office during the 2014 General Election in November, all graduates of educational programs provided by AMPAC, the AMA’s bipartisan political action committee.

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