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AMA Update for July 1, 2024: Risant Health news, benefits of value-based care, fixing the biggest problems in health care today
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Risant Health news, benefits of value-based care and fixing the biggest problems in health care today

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the value-based care model.

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Payment & Delivery Models
AMA Update
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Risant Health news, benefits of value-based care and fixing the biggest problems in health care today [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the value-based care model.

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Payment & Delivery Models
AMA Update Podcast
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For value-based care in oncology, keep these metrics in mind

Barbara L. McAneny, MD, an oncologist at New Mexico Cancer Center, offers guidance on how to use value-based care in oncology—and how not to.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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11 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about kidney stones

One in 10 people will get kidney stones at some point. Ryan Steinberg, MD, a urologist at the University of Iowa Health Care, shares more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Training physicians to serve rural communities, close care gaps

For medical students interested in practicing in small towns, University of Iowa Health Care has a program to build pathways for rural physicians.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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Small steps add up to much less “pajama time” for physicians

Find out how Confluence Health has cut the amount of time our physicians spend in the EHR after hours by 25%.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP): Medical student resources

MSOP Outreach Leaders: Find all of the information you need for the year, including the leader guide, action plan checklist and more.

Med School Life
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Value-based care work leads to health improvements in Michigan

Henry Ford Health saw major growth in a direct-to-employer contract with GM, which is just one of several value-based care efforts.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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What doctors wish patients knew about GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is not just heartburn. Misho Hubka, MD, a thoraco-esophageal surgeon at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, shares more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™