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5 Min Read

NPs appeal federal court ruling on who can say, “I’m a doctor”

Evidence submitted by the AMA and the California Medical Association shows use of the term by nonphysicians can jeopardize patient safety.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
2026 Match: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine reception
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5 Min Read

Largest Match Day on record: Dive into the 2026 numbers

More than 53,000 residency applicants participated in the Match this year. Data from the NRMP reveals more about specialty trends, fill rates and more.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about bronchitis

Bronchitis inflames airways, causing cough and fatigue. Jonathan Stoever, MD, a pulmonologist at Confluence Health, explains bronchitis symptoms and care.

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

Exempting physicians from H-1B visa fee protects patients

The $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications threatens access to physician-led care, particularly for patients in rural and underserved communities.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Changes to Medicaid, the ACA and other key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Stay up to date on OBBBA implementation and related federal rulemaking with resources from the AMA.

Federal Advocacy
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4 Min Read

8 wins for doctors, patients in latest federal budget deal

On telehealth, value-based care, diabetes prevention, doctor burnout and more, members of Congress have worked to find common ground.  

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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16 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about social media’s health impact

From mere FOMO to anxiety and depression, social media platforms can pose harms and benefits. Three physicians discuss how to balance the positive and negative impacts. 

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

What doctors wish patients knew about kidney stones

One in nine people will get kidney stones at some point. Ryan Steinberg, MD, a urologist at University of Iowa Health Care, shares more about kidney stones.

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

How to make the most of your post-Match time in medical school

Medical school can be grueling. Then comes residency. Here's what you can do in your final months as a medical student to prep for the next step.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency