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How a simple “whiteboard” improves the patient checkout experience

With more than 6,000 monthly visits, Jefferson Health’s virtual check out process is a big hit with patients, reducing follow-up lag time by two weeks. 

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about Huntington’s disease

Lisa Toran, MD, a neurologist at Confluence Health, explains Huntington’s disease, a genetic disorder causing progressive cognitive and motor decline.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Modernizing home health care to improve outcomes and efficiency

Baptist Health partners with a home care leader to expand access and enhance coordination, outcomes and value in home-based care delivery.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

Apps, alerts and coffee power real-time patient care at Rush

Rush University System for Health boosts patient satisfaction to 90% by adapting consumer playbooks and enhancing 24/7 care with digital tools.

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Health System Spotlight
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The PGY-2 playbook: 7 ways resident physicians can own their new role

After gaining footing as interns, second-year residents take on a new role and increased responsibility. These tips help new PGY-2s excel.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Digital access and smart protocols drive results in perinatal care

From emergency simulations to telehealth, Ochsner Health is raising the standard for maternal care across Louisiana’s hospitals and rural clinics.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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What is value-based care?

Value-based care is a health care model focused on enhancing patient outcomes and quality of care. Find AMA resources on value-based care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health Care Definitions
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Assessment is step 1 to cut physician burnout in your health system

The AMA has recognized over 130 organizations for well-being efforts. Measuring burnout is essential to understanding and addressing system issues.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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A statewide push to deliver top cancer care to rural Iowans

University of Iowa Health Care’s newest addition—an oncology practice with over 20 clinics—positions the health system to transform rural cancer care.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight