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5 Min Read

On vacation time, it’s emergency physicians who need the triage

New AMA survey research shows emergency physicians take less PTO than every other specialty. Catch up on the details and find out how to change things. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 23, 2024

In the news: First FDA-approved at-home flu test, undiagnosed iron deficiencies, free COVID tests, Medicare pay for “age-friendly” medical care and more.

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4 Min Read

Physicians have until Oct. 11 to request MIPS score review

Learn how to check your Medicare-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score and ask CMS to review anything you believe is inaccurate.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for Sept. 11, 2024: Human case of bird flu in Missouri, mpox outbreak news and delays with the new COVID vaccine rollout
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11 Min Read

Human case of bird flu in Missouri, mpox outbreak news and delays with the new COVID vaccine rollout

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in bird flu, mpox and COVID vaccines.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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11 Min Read

Human case of bird flu in Missouri, mpox outbreak news and delays with the new COVID vaccine rollout [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in bird flu, mpox and COVID vaccines.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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4 Min Read

Top preventive health tips your internist wants you to know

Prevention’s essential, but many patients are unfamiliar with prevailing guidelines. Learn what internal medicine physicians want everyone to know.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 2, 2024

In the news: Depression could warn of Alzheimer’s, UnitedHealthcare launches new prior authorization program, more bad news on maternal health and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about preventing falls

Fall prevention goes beyond just individual efforts. It includes your physician too. Jason Hill, MD, a hospitalist at Ochsner Health, shares more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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7 Min Read

Take these 7 steps to ensure physicians get “real PTO”

Too many physicians either do not take enough time off or are busy working on the EHR during vacation. The AMA outlines how to protect time off.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians