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9 Min Read

CMS final rule: Medicare diabetes screening changes and the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for June 24, 2024: CMS final rule: Medicare diabetes screening changes and the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program
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9 Min Read

CMS final rule: Medicare diabetes screening changes and the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update
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6 Min Read

Creating value-based care takes time, perseverance and trust

Value-based care at Ochsner Health led to screening 95% of patients at risk for diabetes and cutting costs by 14% without more administrative burdens.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Using teamwork to better treat prediabetes, type 2 diabetes

Pre-visit planning can save several hours each day, allowing physicians to have more time to develop trust and plan care strategies for patients.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

How these health systems are transforming chronic disease care

Learn how members of the AMA Health System Program are taking steps to improve care for patients with hypertension, type 2 diabetes and more.  

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

To better manage prediabetes, use these 3 quality measures

An AMA initiative can help physicians and health care organizations measure the quality of prediabetes care they are delivering. Learn more.

Prevention & Wellness
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Prevent diabetes in at-risk patients

Find resources on lifestyle change programs for at-risk patients.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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11 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about type 2 diabetes prevention

A prediabetes diagnosis or family history doesn’t mean type 2 diabetes is inevitable. A family physician shares advice on preventing type 2 diabetes.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 Min Read

Despite metformin’s benefits for prediabetes, Rx rates lag

Data from 50,000 patients shows that few of those at higher risk are prescribed the drug shown to help prevent progression to diabetes.

Prevention & Wellness