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3 MIN READ

Why MedPAC’s physician pay freeze recommendation is flawed

Since 2001, physicians have seen inflation-adjusted Medicare pay drop 20%. A pay freeze would imperil patient access to high-quality care.

Medicare & Medicaid
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7 MIN READ

Senseless war in Ukraine sparks physician aid response

AMA joins counterparts around the world to decry outrageous attacks on Ukrainian medical facilities. Learn how physicians can help the war’s victims.

Public Health
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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about wearing sunscreen

Most people do not wear sunscreen properly. Two dermatologists explain what to look for and how to properly apply sunscreen, no matter the season.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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7 MIN READ

For this emergency doctor, the hardest diagnosis was his own

Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, is one of about 100 patients known to have this rare condition. His quest for answers casts new light on the patient experience.

Physician Health
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4 MIN READ

6 tips to keep in mind when screening patients for prediabetes

Screening patients for prediabetes may allow for earlier detection, diagnosis and treatment to improve health outcomes. Learn more with the AMA.

Diabetes
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4 MIN READ

There’s no shortcut to boosting diversity among physician faculty

It will take sustained effort to overcome long-established barriers and make medical schools look more like the nation. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
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12 MIN READ

Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, on why renaming the B-T shunt matters

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, about the importance of recognizing Black pioneers in medicine.

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Health Equity
Moving Medicine Video Update
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 21, 2022

In the news: Excess sodium in medication increases CVD risk, firearms now leading cause of death by trauma, ivermectin not effective in preventing severe COVID and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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27 MIN READ

How do we measure quality of care? A conversation on EHRs and research

In this episode of Making the Rounds, A.J. Holmgren, PhD, an assistant professor in the department of medicine at UC San Francisco, discusses EHR quality measurement, quality of care and patient outcomes.

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Digital
Making the Rounds Podcast