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4 MIN READ

Stricter religious accommodations would hurt Washington patients

Physicians urge state Supreme Court to reconsider appellate ruling that puts an even bigger burden on short-staffed, stressed hospitals and clinics.

Sustainability
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9 MIN READ

Medical students: Get involved in advocacy and help shape the future of medicine with Kylee Borger

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to get involved in advocacy as a medical student.

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Medical Students
AMA Update
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9 MIN READ

Medical students: Get involved in advocacy and help shape the future of medicine with Kylee Borger [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to get involved in advocacy as a medical student.

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Medical Students
AMA Update Podcast
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3 MIN READ

Big provisions in $1.7 trillion omnibus: What doctors should know

End-of-year spending package didn’t stop all the Medicare pay cuts, but did include some important changes that will help patients and physicians.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: 2023 AMA advocacy agenda

Learn more about the latest AMA Advocacy Insights webinar and the AMA’s federal and state advocacy agenda for 2023.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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5 MIN READ

Reducing physician burnout must be an urgent national priority

Our country’s physicians are a precious resource, and we must fix what’s wrong with the U.S. health system to protect them from burnout.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 MIN READ

Account for all facets of GME value when considering funding

Learn about the tremendous value resident physicians bring to the U.S. health system. It’s time to boost funding.

GME Funding
Kim Templeton, MD
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: Uncovering how burnout affects doctors at different life stages

The pandemic and the physician shortage provide new grounds to fix the systemic drivers of burnout, says AMA member Kim Templeton, MD.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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6 MIN READ

Easing IMGs’ path to practice: What Congress should do

International medical graduates (IMGs) play a critical role, but face many barriers. Learn how the AMA’s powerful advocacy and resources help IMGs.

International Medical Education