District of Columbia CME Requirements

Learn about the Washington, D.C. Board of Medicine and earn your continuing medical education (CME) credits online with the AMA Ed Hub.

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How to find and talk with your reps on need to fix Medicare

Congress is in recess in August, but lawmakers are busy meeting with constituents back home—including physicians. The AMA offers do’s and don’ts.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Working to make it OK for physicians to seek mental health care

When Stefanie Simmons, MD, experienced postpartum depression, she feared seeking care would hurt her career. Now she’s working with the AMA to fix that.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Immigrant issues: Health and safety

The current undocumented immigration crisis is creating pressing medical issues at the southern border. Here’s how the AMA is advocating for the health and safety of undocumented immigrants.

Population Health
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Medicare and telehealth advocacy developments on Capitol Hill with Jason Marino

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest Medicare and telehealth advocacy developments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update
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Medicare and telehealth advocacy developments on Capitol Hill with Jason Marino [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest Medicare and telehealth advocacy developments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update Podcast
Jerry P. Abraham, MD
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Fellowship helps physicians connect the dots on health equity

Jerry P. Abraham, MD, MPH, CMQ, says he and the other doctors in the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship are like family. Learn more.

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Big step forward in Congress to fix prior authorization

The powerful House Ways and Means Committee has advanced provisions to overhaul the prior-authorization process that delays patients’ access to care.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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House members to leadership: Fix Medicare now

A bipartisan letter urges congressional leaders to take up reform to payment system.

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Maria Ansari, MD
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Cardiologist is first woman to lead The Permanente Medical Group

New CEO Maria Ansari, MD, says prevention is key to improving patient outcomes and reducing physician burnout. Learn more with the AMA.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight