Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra
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4 MIN READ

Becerra sees need to end Medicare physician pay “cliffs”

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra says he doesn’t want health professionals to leave medicine based on pay uncertainties. Learn more.

Medicare & Medicaid
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9 MIN READ

April 15, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Proposed fix to ACA family glitch follows AMA advocacy and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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9 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Jerzak

As a family physician, AMA member James Jerzak, MD, enjoys caring for patients of any age with any condition.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Janis M. Orlowski, MD, and Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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10 MIN READ

Doctor shortages are here—and they’ll get worse if we don’t act fast

Two of America’s most influential physician voices detail what’s driving the shortage, how the pandemic’s exacerbating it, and how it can be overcome.

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Sustainability
Moving Medicine Podcast
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4 MIN READ

Myth or fact? Support staff must log off EHR between documentation

Do nurses, medical assistants and others need to log out when switching task types? Discover what the AMA found when it took a look at regulations.

Digital
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4 MIN READ

Innovation moves health center beyond schoolhouse to empower youth

Learn about a “one-stop shop” for marginalized youths that integrates patient-centered care from physicians and other health professionals.

Population Care
Elderly patient and physician
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11 MIN READ

How an aging nation, COVID-19 stretch the doctor workforce thin

Action is needed soon to avert a doctor shortage fueled by an aging physician workforce and a U.S. population that is both growing and graying.

Sustainability
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4 MIN READ

How Privia’s relentless patient focus drives value-based care wins

Value-based care contracts can be “maddening,” says top Privia Health leader. Delivering high-quality care is the recipe for sanity—and success.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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5 MIN READ

Tips help private practices lessen sting of staffing shortages

A rising number of health professionals are quitting or cutting back. Learn how your practice can navigate the upheaval.

Private Practices