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4 Min Read

How these health systems are transforming chronic disease care

Learn how members of the AMA Health System Program are taking steps to improve care for patients with hypertension, type 2 diabetes and more.  

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

To better manage prediabetes, use these 3 quality measures

An AMA initiative can help physicians and health care organizations measure the quality of prediabetes care they are delivering. Learn more.

Prevention & Wellness
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Prevent diabetes in at-risk patients

Find resources on lifestyle change programs for at-risk patients.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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11 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about type 2 diabetes prevention

A prediabetes diagnosis or family history doesn’t mean type 2 diabetes is inevitable. A family physician shares advice on preventing type 2 diabetes.

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

Despite metformin’s benefits for prediabetes, Rx rates lag

Data from 50,000 patients shows that few of those at higher risk are prescribed the drug shown to help prevent progression to diabetes.

Prevention & Wellness
Nov 14, 2023 ·
1 Min Read

AMA Prediabetes Quality Measures

Experts share real-world applications on how to make simple changes in your clinic routine to treat prediabetes.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
Nov 1, 2023 ·
1 Min Read

A Team-Based Approach to Treating Prediabetes

Experts share real-world applications on how to make simple changes in your clinic routine to treat prediabetes.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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5 Min Read

Pay schedule contains AMA advocacy wins on telehealth, diabetes

The proposed 3.36% Medicare pay cut is unconscionable, and the AMA is fighting to stop it. CMS is taking some other AMA recommendations to heart.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

How Prisma Health is making great strides in diabetes prevention

South Carolina’s biggest health system gives its 600 primary care doctors actionable patient insights in the flow of care. Learn more with the AMA.

Prevention & Wellness