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13 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about hypertension

While almost half of all adults have high blood pressure, many don’t know they have hypertension. A family physician shares what is important to know.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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7 Min Read

What Medicaid patients must know about new coverage rules

Find out whether you will be affected, what exemptions exist, and what you can do now to get ready. 

Access to Care
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5 Min Read

How to address a medical school misstep in residency interviews

Did you fail a Step exam? Spend time on academic probation before righting the ship? How to explain medical school tumult to residency programs.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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6 Min Read

What’s negotiable in a non-negotiable physician job contract?

Think your first physician employment contract is set in stone? Not always. Here’s where you can still win better terms.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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7 Min Read

CPT® 2027 Maternity Care Services code changes

Find out about changes to the codes for maternity care services, which includes separate codes for antepartum care, labor management, delivery and postpartum care.

CPT®
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1 Min Read

HOD Online Reference Committees: Interim Meeting

Find information on submitting resolutions and reports for the upcoming interim meeting to the AMA HOD Online Reference Committees.

Interim Meeting
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8 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about food poisoning

Food poisoning can cause vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration. Learn how to spot warning signs, recover safely, prevent illness and when to call your doctor.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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5 Min Read

2 big Medicaid changes taking effect in October

Learn how new restrictions affect eligibility for Medicaid or CHIP and reduce federal funding for emergency Medicaid. 

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 Min Read

Interim Meeting travel, hotel and child care

Make travel arrangements for the Interim Meeting of the HOD taking place Nov. 6-10, 2026 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Orlando, Florida.

Interim Meeting