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In addressing rural health inequities, definitions matter

Many programs seek to improve rural health care, but these efforts face challenges because they lack an agreed-upon definition of “rural.”

Population Health
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction goes beyond sex, affecting overall health and well-being. Amanda Swanton, MD, from University of Iowa Health Care, shares more.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Top health tips that hematologists want patients to know

Blood holds the keys to countless health conditions. Learn what hematologists want everyone to know about a handful of them.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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For these health systems, value-based care means putting patients first

Here is a look at how members of the AMA Health System Program are finding different ways to embrace the value-based care model and make an impact.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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Pain-management guidance emphasizes individualized patient care

New guidance from the Federation of State Medical Boards recognizes that pain management is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor.

Behavioral Health
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6 Min Read

To mark 100, Baptist Health skips the party to focus on service

With “100 Days of Service” initiative celebrating its 100th birthday, Baptist Health delivers free screenings, food drives and more.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
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What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Cehajic

Boris Cehajic, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says every general surgeon needs humility, focus and compassion and you must be able to deal with surprises.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What doctors wish patients knew about managing eczema

This skin condition can be uncomfortable. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health dermatologist Edward Esparza, MD, PhD, shares how to manage eczema.

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

Pain points: Navigating the opioid crisis

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, in collaboration with PermanenteDocs Chat, learn about pain management with addiction prevention.

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Behavioral Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
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