Across the United States, physicians and health care systems face the growing challenge of preventing and managing chronic diseases in the coming decades and creating innovative approaches for their patients’ care. With increases in chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and hypertension, physicians are navigating the changing terrain to address these complex long-term health conditions.
The American Medical Association provides articles, guides, CME and more resources for physician practices and health systems with actionable, evidence-based strategies in key areas of support for chronic diseases, including hypertension control, type 2 diabetes prevention, nutrition and diet, and preventive care.