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Veronica Gillispie-Bell, MD handing a new mother in a hospital bed her newborn.
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10 Min Read

Q&A: How Ochsner Health gives moms a digital connection to care

Ochsner helps moms measure vitals at home and share them with doctors. Some in Congress—alarmed by rising U.S. maternal death rate—want to take the idea national.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

Mira Irons, MD, reviews why vaccination rates vary across regions

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the difference in vaccination numbers across states and regions.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Richard McCarthy, MD
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9 Min Read

Q&A: How this medical group emerged stronger from the pandemic

COVID-19 accelerated care innovation for Kaiser Permanente and Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, which excel in telehealth and Medicare Advantage.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
Hand holding a syringe
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10 Min Read

Time for doctors to take center stage in COVID-19 vaccine push

With most American adults vaccinated, those still hesitant are likeliest to be moved by their personal physicians. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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10 Min Read

May 21, 2021: National Advocacy Update

COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act enacted and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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9 Min Read

Mira Irons, MD, explains science behind CDC’s latest mask guidance

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the science behind the CDC's latest mask guidance.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Balls balanced on scale
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4 Min Read

Physician practice: Why it’s not one size fits all

Doctors in private practice, integrated care and an employed physician model detail the pros and cons of a variety of practice modes.

Private Practices
Person in a maze
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4 Min Read

Now it’s up to Congress to act on prior authorization reform

Health plans have not enacted the prior authorization reforms they agreed to years ago. New congressional legislation offers a remedy.

Prior Authorization
Family attending a telehealth appointment
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4 Min Read

Patients, doctors like telehealth. Here’s what should come next.

Massive survey shows how patients and physicians feel about telehealth. Learn what’s needed to protect and improve this mode of care.

Digital