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What is value-based care?

Value-based care is a health care model focused on enhancing patient outcomes and quality of care. Find AMA resources on value-based care.

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AMA Journal of Ethics® CME

Get help navigating ethical challenges you may face in your professional life. Browse a curated collection of CME articles and podcasts drawn from issues of the AMA Journal of Ethics®.

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What to do when incarcerated patients need surgery

Surgical procedures for incarcerated people can be hard to come by and fraught with stressful dynamics. Get expert ethical advice.

Population Care
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COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center.

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AMA podcasts

Compelling research, discussions, opinions and more—enjoy these original podcasts from the AMA for the latest in medicine and patient care.

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When surgeons feel regret, how should they and others respond?

Learn more about how to support surgeons while they cope with regret about a patient’s poor outcome.

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Another look at pain in ob-gyn, beyond labor and delivery

Telling patients “this might sting” can be disingenuous and undermine trust. Get more tips to improve communication with patients.

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Addressing and managing drug shortages

The AMA has declared drug shortages to be an urgent public health crisis. Stay informed and access resources to address the impacts on practice.

Public Health
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The meaning behind your white coat

A short white coat can be a life-changing article of attire for medical students beginning their journey in the provision of care.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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How bad epidemiological data can drive distrust in health care

It can bias how evidence is applied in clinical practice, exacerbating health inequities. The problem takes on more importance in the era of big data.

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