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The American Medical Association (AMA) and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have partnered to simplify prior authorization procedures, aiming to minimize delays and inefficiencies in patient care. This effort, sparked by strong AMA advocacy, will integrate electronic prior authorization into certified electronic health records (EHRs), enabling
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Cardiff University researchers have developed an AI system that examines medical images like a trained radiologist, with the help of input and expertise from radiologists. The study combined radiologists' eye movements with other AI systems to improve diagnostic performance by up to 1.5%. This breakthrough could support decision-making
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The University of Chicago Medicine has achieved the highest level of distinction as an American Medical Association (AMA) Joy in Medicine health organization for its efforts to reduce physician burnout and enhance professional fulfillment among its doctors. One of only two institutions in Illinois to receive gold-level recognition, UChicago Medicine
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Dr. Alexandra Alvarez has joined Baptist Health Primary Care, bringing her expertise in lifestyle medicine, preventative health, and longevity care to the team. With a medical degree from Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Dr. Alvarez completed her internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami
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The Scholarship for Medical Students, initiated by Dr. Gregory Facemyer, MD, FAAFP, has officially opened its application cycle, inviting undergraduate students to submit original essays exploring the future of preventative medicine and its role in advancing patient wellness and community health. This initiative reflects Dr. Facemyer's commitment to
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U.S. Representatives from the Democratic Doctors Caucus have expressed deep concern over the actions of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing repeated instances of undermining evidence-based public health guidance and jeopardizing the health and safety of the American people. The caucus has called for Secretary
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Health systems and medical organizations across the country are making significant strides in supporting physician well-being, according to the American Medical Association (AMA). The AMA's Joy in Medicine program recognizes organizations that invest in programs that streamline workflows, build a culture of compassion, and promote resilience. By addressing
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Research conducted at the Clinic of Medical Oncology has revealed that oncology clinicians frequently overlook sexual health in cancer patients, despite its significant impact on overall quality of life. A cross-sectional survey of 145 oncology specialists in Turkiye showed that only 3.4% had received specific training on sexual health
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The American Medical Association (AMA) has recognized Houston Methodist as a 2025 Joy in Medicine organization for its efforts to reduce burnout and enhance the professional fulfillment of doctors. This recognition honors health systems that prioritize proven methods to address the root causes of burnout among care teams. Houston Methodist
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Doctors at HBT Medical College and Dr. R. N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital in Vile Parle, Mumbai, have sounded the alarm on an acute manpower shortage that is crippling patient care and crowd management at the hospital. The shortage, triggered by the previous administration's failure to renew staff
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Lisa Erban, the widow of Dr. John Erban, sought $801,000 in life insurance benefits under her late husband's employer-sponsored Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) plan. The employer's HR Director, Nicholas Martin, provided partial information about the costly "conversion" option but omitted the
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Haldimand County's commitment to attracting new doctors has paid off faster than expected, with two new family doctors setting up their permanent practice in the rural municipality within a year. The county, which had committed $360,000 to physician recruitment, aimed to bring in two or three new
