Editor's Picks Two bipartisan bills introduced in the U.S. Senate aim to reduce the physician shortage. The first bill, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, would increase the number of Medicare-supported residency positions by 3,000 every year from 2019 to 2023.  
AMA House of Delegates (HOD) recently adopted a new policy supporting expansion of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility.
We all know this is a busy time of year with residents leaving and other residents getting onboarded. Just when you see the light at the end of the tunnel, you need to worry about orientation. Of course, nearly everyone says, “Just look at last year’s plan and copy it.” If only it were as simple as that. Read more.
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Marketing Spotlight Clinicians are often unaware of the detailed steps of the credentialing process and are too embarrassed to ask. Now they have a go-to guide for credentialing, privileging, applying for medical licensure, verifications, and other sometimes-confusing topics. The Clinician’s Quick Guide to Credentialing and Privileging is a quick reference guide for residents, new practitioners, and even seasoned physicians as they go through the credentialing/appointment process with hospitals and health plans. For each topic covered, the guide provides brief, easy-to-understand information to help clinicians understand the process and what is required before applying for a new clinical position.
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