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June 8, 2026

Types of Nurse Practitioners: Diverse Career Opportunities for NPs

According to U.S. News & World Report, nurse practitioner ranks as the top career in…

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Primary Care

May 18, 2026

5 Innovative Uses of AI for Medical Professionals

Artificial intelligence—also referred to as augmented intelligence or AI—has exploded in popularity. People across many…

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May 4, 2026

Understanding and Addressing Provider Burnout in 2026

Burnout is a common issue in many workplaces, though health professionals are among the hardest…

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Primary Care

April 20, 2026

Best Practices for Remote Patient Monitoring

Gone are the days when a patient with a chronic condition must come to the…

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Primary Care

April 6, 2026

Preventive Medicine: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Patients

Yearly well visits, blood pressure screenings, and the flu vaccine. Each of these is a…

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Primary Care

March 16, 2026

End-of-Life Care Issues: What Physicians Should Know

Although primary care doctors treat people of all ages, you may at times encounter patients…

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March 3, 2026

5 Benefits of On-Demand Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Medical professionals are busy. Between packed work schedules and personal responsibilities, it can be challenging…

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February 16, 2026

How to Manage Difficult Patients

Patient interactions can go sour at any time, even for the best physicians. Often, it’s…

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Primary Care

February 2, 2026

Primary Care Updates for 2026

If there’s one thing consistent in the medical industry, it’s that things change—a lot. In…

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January 19, 2026

How Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) Can Help Reduce Hospital Readmissions

After hospital discharge, people are often sent home with a vague idea of what to…

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January 15, 2026

Continuing Medical Education Need to Know: Is Fast, Easy CME Better?

We know doctors are pressed for time. However, lifelong learning is part of being a…

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Providers

December 15, 2025

The Prevention of Medical Errors: What They Are and How to Eliminate Them

Medical missteps are a significant cause for concern within the healthcare industry. Although many mistakes…

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CME Activities

December 1, 2025

A Helpful Guide: Choosing CME with MOC Points Eligibility

Becoming a physician means you’ll be participating in career-long learning, not just on the job,…

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Family Medicine

November 17, 2025

Why Radiology Is Important for Primary Care Providers (PCPs)

Primary care physicians aren’t radiology specialists, but the field still impacts their work. PCPs will…

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CME Activities

November 3, 2025

What Is Evidence-Based Medicine?

Maybe you’ve heard the term. You may even be familiar with the basic definition. Or…

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Providers

October 20, 2025

Effective Communication in Healthcare Settings

Effective Communication in Healthcare Settings Communication is the lifeblood of many professions, including healthcare. Most…

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Family Medicine

September 22, 2025

Health Promotion in Primary Care

Health promotion involves practitioners across disciplines, from public health workers to doctors. That said, primary…

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CME Activities

September 8, 2025

Pros and Cons of Free CME

If you’re like the majority of people, anything with the word “free” in front of…

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CME Activities

August 25, 2025

Why Are My CME Requirements Different From Other Practitioners?

If you’ve ever spoken to another physician or medical professional about CME, you know that…

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Family Medicine

August 11, 2025

Caregiver Burnout Symptoms: How Doctors Can Help

As people age or develop serious conditions, they may rely on caregivers for help with…

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Providers

July 28, 2025

What PCPs Need to Know About Retail Health Clinics

Retail health clinics have been popping up throughout the United States since the early 2000s.…

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Family Medicine

July 14, 2025

Primary Care and Sports Medicine: Treating Active Adults in Your Office

A college student twisted her ankle during intramural softball. She scheduled an appointment with her…

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Family Medicine

June 23, 2025

How CME Can Address the Women’s Health Gap

Note: In this article, “women” is used to refer to both biological sex and those…

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Internal Medicine Providers

June 9, 2025

6 Current Challenges in Healthcare—and How to Overcome Them

The US healthcare system is complex and not without controversies and challenges. But now more…

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Emergency Medicine

May 19, 2025

Emergency Medicine Basics for Primary Care Doctors

As a primary care physician (PCP), you may not expect one of your patients to…

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CME Activities

May 5, 2025

Credentialing and Continuing Education: What New Doctors Should Know

Whether you’re starting residency or applying for your first job, there are two crucial things…

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Family Medicine

April 7, 2025

6 Common Aging Population Healthcare Challenges—and Tips for Solving Them

As your patients age, they may develop unique health challenges you don't often see in…

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CME Activities

March 24, 2025

Do Residents Need CME Credits?

You may have heard about continuing medical education (CME) credits during residency. But do residents…

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March 10, 2025

What You Need to Know: AI in Medical Education and Practice

What started as the concept of making computers think like humans has evolved into AI…

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February 17, 2025

Understanding Your CME Reporting Requirements

You went to the conference or completed the online course—now what do you do? After…

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February 3, 2025

How to Plan Travel CME (8 Steps)

Looking to get out of the office? Ready for a beachside or city-centered vacation? You’re…

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January 20, 2025

What You Need to Know About Virtual Healthcare

Virtual healthcare, telemedicine, or telehealth. Regardless of the terminology, online visits are becoming popular among…

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January 6, 2025

The Importance of Healthcare Professional Development

Health workers become lifelong learners out of necessity—like licensure requirements—and advancement. That’s why we’re here…

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December 16, 2024

The Importance of Networking in Healthcare

Professionals across all industries, including health workers, benefit from adding to their network. These connections…

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December 2, 2024

What Makes Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits Effective?

Although CME credits are required to maintain your license and enhance your skillset, you may…

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CME Activities

November 18, 2024

The Benefits of Team-Based Learning

Team-based learning is a newer teaching method that offers the opportunity to enhance knowledge with…

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Providers

November 4, 2024

Techniques for Problem-Solving in Healthcare

Problem-solving in healthcare is a vital part of your day-to-day job. Practicing and honing these…

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October 21, 2024

How Physicians Can Identify Knowledge Gaps

In the years after traditional schooling, many medical professionals develop “knowledge gaps.” These gaps can…

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CME Activities

October 7, 2024

Understanding Learning Styles In Medical Education

When it comes to learning styles in medical education, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, much like…

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Providers

September 23, 2024

Steps for Improving the Doctor-Patient Relationship

People come to you because they have a health concern or need their annual wellness…

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Providers

September 9, 2024

Legislation Can Address the Shortage of Primary Care Physicians

People nationwide are feeling the effects of physician shortages, especially in underserved communities. While medical…

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CME Activities

August 12, 2024

What Providers Need to Know About Commercial Support in CME

CME credits are an important part of your continuing education. Relevant, high quality courses help…

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Providers

August 5, 2024

Can Non-Physicians Earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit?

The American Medical Association (AMA) maintains the AMA PRA Credit System to ensure its members,…

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July 22, 2024

CME Tracking with Confidence

We all know how important it is to learn from relevant, high quality CME credits.…

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June 17, 2024

How to Get CME Credits: 8 Ways to Earn

Continuing medical education is incredibly important for multiple reasons and is therefore required by state…

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Primary Care

June 3, 2024

5 Trends Illustrating the Future of Primary Care

Primary care is changing. Patient experience and expectations are paramount while demographics and corresponding health…

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May 20, 2024

Taking Advantage of International Continuing Medical Education

There are numerous personal and professional reasons to attend CME outside your country of residence.…

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May 6, 2024

5 Benefits of Webinar CME

Travel restrictions and social distancing guidelines during COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of virtual CME. The…

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CME Activities

March 26, 2024

CME Allowances and Reimbursement: A Practitioner’s Guide

Depending on what state you practice medicine in, you’re required to earn a specific number…

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March 18, 2024

How Accessible CME Supports Much Needed Diversity in Healthcare

American Medical Association Past President Alan Nelson, MD shared a sobering analysis of healthcare in…

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CME Funds

March 4, 2024

Creative Ways to Use CME Money

Many physicians and advanced practice providers receive a CME allowance from their employer every year.…

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CME Activities

January 22, 2024

4 Trends in CME Practitioners Can Get Excited About

Trends in the CME industry point toward continuing education that really makes a difference for…

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January 8, 2024

Classroom vs Online Learning for CME: Which is Right for You?

Practitioners have many types of CME to choose from, including classroom and online learning, as…

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CME Activities

December 11, 2023

How Practitioners Can Identify and Use Enduring Materials for CME

Enduring materials in continuing medical education refer to a category of educational resources designed for…

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November 13, 2023

Ways to Improve the Patient Experience Without Altering Your Clinical Approach

Improving patient experiences when receiving healthcare services can include the full range of interactions patients…

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October 9, 2023

How Doctors Can Help Prepare for The Joint Commission Accreditation

The Joint Commission is an independent, private, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies 20,000 healthcare…

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September 11, 2023

Meeting CME Requirements After Missing Important Certification Deadlines

CME hours are critical but just one of the responsibilities practitioners have to worry about…

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August 7, 2023

The AMA PRA Credit System and What it Means for Earning CME Credit

The AMA PRA Credit System is a set of institutional rules and regulations overseeing the…

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July 3, 2023

How Professional Healthcare Organizations Impact Practicing Physicians

Upon their graduation from medical school, physicians can join professional healthcare organizations such as the…

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June 5, 2023

The 4 Categories of CME

For physicians and other advanced medical practitioners, earning CME credit is an important part of…

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May 15, 2023

Effective Teamwork in Healthcare Environments

Promoting teamwork in healthcare promises to advance the quality, efficiency, and safety of care. Healthcare…

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Internal Medicine

March 20, 2023

Investigating the Risks and Benefits of Complementary Medicine

Debate among those with a vested interest in integrated medicine entering the domain of conventional…

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Family Medicine

January 9, 2023

5 Tips for a More Patient-Centric Interview

In a world where practitioner responsibilities are being assumed by digital tools, patient interviewing is…

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