Documents
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4 MIN READ

Myth or fact? CMS says note templates are a no-go

Note templates can help physicians cut back the hours they spend on the computer. But does health care’s biggest payer have rules against them?

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
Medical student studying
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5 MIN READ

How family nurse practitioners’ training comes up short

As nurse practitioners (NPs) push to practice without doctor supervision, research shows dearth of clinical experiences among family NPs before graduation.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Customers waiting in line while at the pharmacy
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4 MIN READ

Prior authorization fixes earn majority support in Congress

There’s bipartisan backing to reform prior authorization in Medicare Advantage as House majority cosponsors key bill. Learn what comes next.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
Physician and patient look over data surrounded by health care icons
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6 MIN READ

Chipping away at messages helps reduce “pajama time”

Confluence Health has found a way to reduce the inbox overload for physicians, cutting EHR time by about 34 minutes per eight-hour clinic day.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
6 MIN READ

Volvo discounts

AMA members can save up to $2,000 off any Volvo pure electric, plug-in hybrid or mild hybrid model.

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AMA Update for Dec. 4, 2024: Bird flu in California, walking pneumonia in kids and more viruses going around at the moment 2024
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11 MIN READ

Bird flu in California, walking pneumonia in kids and more viruses going around at the moment 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about viruses going around this season.

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Public Health
AMA Update
Panelists at the Summit on the Future of Rural Health Care
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7 MIN READ

To advance rural health, Congress should act to fix Medicare

At Sanford Health’s rural health care summit, the AMA’s president tells why Congress needs to pass proposed Medicare payment and prior authorization reforms.

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Population Care
Fighting for Physicians
Child with with hand foot and mouth disease
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about hand, foot and mouth disease

This contagious infection, more common in kids, is uncomfortable for everyone. Terry Yen, MD, of Texas Children’s Urgent Care, shares more. 

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Mercedes-Benz discounts

As an AMA member, you can access exceptional savings on a host of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Learn more about this Mercedes-Benz exclusive discount.

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