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3 MIN READ

November 2021 AMA Special Meeting: 10 issues to watch

Track the big health care policy proposals that physicians, residents and medical students will consider at their virtual meeting Nov. 12–16.

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6 MIN READ

What it’s like in anesthesiology and pain medicine: Shadowing Dr. Gulur

AMA member Padma Gulur, MD, says it’s a joy to see patients’ quality of life improve in her care. Learn more about anesthesiology and pain medicine.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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2022 Medicare pay schedule confirms Congress needs to act

Almost 4% drop in Medicare conversation factor set for next year, and nearly 10% in pay cuts all told that Congress must avert with action this year.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

Telehealth is here to stay, but payment is key to future use

Learn how telemedicine has come so far in areas such as HIPAA-compliant platforms, and what it will take to make sure it continues to flourish.

Digital
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9 MIN READ

Nov. 5, 2021: National Advocacy Update

New national opioid treatment program resource to support evidence-based care and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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14 MIN READ

Jack Resneck Jr., MD, discusses the future of telehealth

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Jack Resneck Jr., MD, on the future of telehealth.

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Digital
Moving Medicine Video Update
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8 MIN READ

What it’s like in ophthalmology: Shadowing Dr. Aizuss

AMA member David H. Aizuss, MD, says constant, extraordinary attention to detail is a must for ophthalmologists. So is the ability to connect with patients.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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3 MIN READ

How this medical student helps patients through her advocacy

Learn about the work that AMA Government Relations Advocacy Fellow Brittany Ikwuagwu is doing to help advance telehealth, combat inequities.

Medical Students
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Join the discussion on measuring the value of virtual care

Learn what physicians and industry experts are saying and take part in an online dialogue on shaping telehealth’s future.

Digital