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      The largest health system in Illinois found that their blood pressure control was at only 55.6%. Here is how medical assistants at Amita Health helped boost BP control.

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      $370,000 in AMA grants will help drive rigorous med ed innovations

      Learn more about the 15 medical schools and institutions receiving funds under the 2019 AMA Accelerating Change in Medical Education Innovation Grant Program.

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Payment & Delivery Models

6 misconceptions that hold back adoption of team-based care

To power up primary care practices, there is a new team model in town. Find out how advanced team care with in-room support can improve physician satisfaction.

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Physician Health

Physician well-being: Developing a culture of wellness

Medical schools must provide their students with the resources and support needed to face burnout. The alternative could be tragedy.

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Pain assessments: are clinicians required to ask patients about pain during every consultation?

The myth Clinical teams are required to ask patients about their level of pain at every visit, regardless of the reason for the visit.
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5 changes your patients can make to improve BP control

High blood pressure can lead to more serious health conditions. Here are five changes your patients can make to improve their blood pressure.

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Global health programs in medical school: Who benefits?

A quarter of medical students are drawn to international education experiences to develop cultural sensitivity and clinical skills. But who is best served by these trips?

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Medical society membership: A deterrent to physician burnout

Many doctors have found that professional solidarity can help when addressing burnout. Find out how joining a medical society can help you respond to stress and prevent burnout.

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Help patients monitor cholesterol to lower heart disease risk

High cholesterol strongly contributes to heart disease risk. Find out how you can help your patients monitor and lower their cholesterol levels.

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Accelerating Change in Medical Education

Why you need to be a systems thinker in health care

The AMA offers new training to help medical students, residents and practicing doctors look at all parts of medicine and think critically about their interaction.

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4 ways medical education is working toward health equity

Creating a more equitable health care system will be a long journey. Find out more from the AMA about the role medical education is playing.

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Anatomy of a lawsuit: What medical residents need to know

A medical liability case can represent a years-long trek through the legal system. Understand the basics before getting to the courthouse door.

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