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4 MIN READ

Teleconsultation efforts help fill gaps in specialty care access

“Move knowledge, not people” is the principle behind an innovative program that demonstrates the power of solving problems through collaboration.

Digital
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Physicians weigh in on DACA case before Supreme Court

Physicians tell the U.S. Supreme Court that eliminating the current policy would worsen physician shortages and hamper emergency preparedness.

Health Equity
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Why student-loan forgiveness is making primary care more attractive

A decade’s worth of data from osteopathic medical graduates finds that those making use of loan-forgiveness or repayment programs were likelier to opt for primary care specialties.

Specialty Profiles
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3 MIN READ

How is GME funding being spent? The AMA calls for answers

HHS should collect data on how graduate medical education programs are meeting the country’s physician workforce needs.

GME Funding
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AMA to fund graduate medical education, address physician shortages

The AMA adopted policy at its Annual Meeting today to build upon its efforts aimed at modernizing and increasing funding for GME.

Press Releases
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May 3, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Support for GME, misapplication of opioid prescribing guidelines and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA mapping tool identifies where workforce needs are greatest

The free, newly updated and mobile-friendly AMA Health Workforce Mapper offers more publicly accessible data on physician and nonphysician workforces.

Transition from Resident to Attending
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5 ways to improve access to health care

Uninsured patients live sicker and die younger, but insurance coverage alone doesn’t guarantee access. Learn how to reduce major barriers to health care access.

Access to Care
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AMA seeks more GME slots to match future workforce needs

The House of Delegates adopted new policy that aims to help increase the number of graduate training positions available to medical school graduates.

GME Funding