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YMCA, physicians join to prevent diabetes in Florida community

Physicians in a Florida community are getting help with screening patients for type 2 diabetes and improving outcomes around the disease. Part of the AMA’s Improving Health Outcomes initiative, this pilot is exploring a process for physicians to screen patients for prediabetes, refer eligible patients to participate in the local YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program and receive feedback from the program to use in patients’ care plans.

Prevention & Wellness
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Rate of diagnosed diabetes may be slowing but still too high

The rate of diagnosed diabetes cases could be plateauing, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—but the numbers of diagnosed cases still are alarmingly high.

Chronic Diseases
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16 states let doctors get CME for state licensure at the JAMA Network

Physicians in 16 states can fulfill continuing medical education (CME) requirements for state medical licensure in one expert online resource: The JAMA Network. And for AMA members, this service is entirely free.

Publications & Newsletters
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Southwest Florida takes on diabetes prevention

At-risk seniors in a Florida community are getting some extra help with preventing the onset of type 2 diabetes. About half of all U.S. adults aged 65 years or older have prediabetes, the precursor to diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Prevention & Wellness
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VA seeks physician assistance in boosting referrals for veterans

Following recent adoption of the veterans’ health care reform law, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reaching out to physicians in private practice to make sure veterans have access to timely medical care.

Population Health
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Bill would fund residency slots for underserved areas

A recent federal bill is seeking to authorize grants for graduate medical education (GME) positions in states that have a low rate of medical residents relative to the general population, increasing residency slots in needed areas.

GME Funding