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For one physician, treating obesity is all about taking a new approach. It’s more than just diet and exercise for many patients, she said. Her work includes investigating how patients’ environments, such as their sleep patterns, can affect their biology.

Roughly one-half of all hospital admissions come from emergency department (ED) visits, according to a recent study by the RAND Corporation.

AMA Wire® readers are sharing their pain in dealing with electronic health records (EHR) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services computer systems and voicing their thoughts on measuring blood pressure accurately.

About two in five Americans will develop type 2 diabetes at some point in their lives, according to the findings of a new study, which underscore the increasing need for evidence-based programs that help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes.

The Claims Workflow Assistant, developed by the AMA, can help your practice understand digital explanations of payment known as electronic remittance advice (ERA) transactions and address any issues with how the insurer handled your claims.

As the federal website through which physicians can review their Sunshine Act financial data continues to experience technical problems, you can share your experience using the site in a brief survey, open through Monday.