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What doctors wish patients knew about postpartum care

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4 MIN READ

Massive study uncovers how much exercise is needed to live longer

What is the ideal amount of physical activity that can help individuals live longer? Learn more about what the ideal exercise volume per week is.

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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 15, 2024

In the news: Flu activity sees dip across the U.S., cancer is incidence on the rise, a daily multivitamin could help slow memory loss and more.

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9 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about Medicare annual wellness visits

Medicare annual wellness visits prioritize prevention. But don’t mistake them for annual physicals. Two physicians set out to clear up confusion.

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14 MIN READ

Developing an early diagnostic test for bile duct cancer

In this episode, Jesse Kirkpatrick, a 2023 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers his research in developing an early diagnostic test for a rare cancer.

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AMA Update for Jan. 2, 2024: How the administrative burden of prior authorization puts patients at risk with Fumiko Chino, MD
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11 MIN READ

How the administrative burden of prior authorization puts patients at risk with Fumiko Chino, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the risks prior authorization has for patients.

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How the administrative burden of prior authorization puts patients at risk with Fumiko Chino, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the risks prior authorization has for patients.

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Prior Authorization
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7 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about their family health history

Family health history is a big predictor of overall health risk. An Atlantic Health System physician discusses what to know about family health history.

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Public Health
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4 MIN READ

How Geisinger uses AI to ensure incidental findings get follow up

Follow up on lung nodules that show up as incidental findings often comes too late. Learn how Geisinger is innovating to tackle the problem.

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Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

AMA offers 10 health recommendations for new year

AMA offers recommendations to help Americans make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2024 and beyond

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