Washington CME Requirements

Learn about Washington’s MD & DO governing bodies and earn your continuing medical education (CME) credits online with the AMA Ed Hub.

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3 Min Read

Not leaving health equity to chance: Future advocates get a boost

As with the physician workforce, the pool of health equity advocates requires constant development. A fellowship is fostering the next generation.

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
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4 Min Read

For Oregon doctors, climate change’s health impact is self-evident

Heat killed hundreds last year in the Pacific Northwest. Learn more from a top MD at Kaiser Permanente Northwest about the climate change health crisis.

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Environmental Health
Health System Spotlight
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11 Min Read

Fall COVID-19 wave or winter coronavirus surge with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest on COVID-19, including universal masking guidelines for health care settings.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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11 Min Read

Fall COVID-19 wave or winter coronavirus surge with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest on COVID-19, including universal masking guidelines for health care settings.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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5 Min Read

Optometrists doing eye surgery? Radical bill vetoed on safety grounds

At physicians’ urging, California’s governor vetoed a dangerous measure that crystallized the safety threat posed when scope creep runs amok. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Patients, doctors sue to hold Cigna accountable for underpayments

Allegations include that the health insurer misled patients, underpaid physicians and undermined the patient-physician relationship. Learn more.

Judicial Advocacy
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4 Min Read

Study probes resident-selection diversity in 11 physician specialties

Researchers examined data from 2013 to 2018 and scrutinized the rates at which applicants from different racial and ethnic groups matched. Learn more.

Optimal Health
Sep 8, 2022 ·
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Addressing physician and patient mental health

This webinar will focus on how primary care practices can address suicidal ideation within their adult patient population. Watch now and download the slides or other resources.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Why stopping scope creep is about protecting patients

Rebekah Bernard, MD, describes how scope-of-practice expansions threaten patient safety. Learn how the AMA fights to stop scope creep.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians