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6 Min Read

Geisinger shares insights on preventing violence in health care

Violence against physicians and health care staff continues to escalate. Geisinger officials share how they have worked to keep their teams safe.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

These health systems take big steps to provide care at home

At-home care for patients can make a difference in health outcomes, but there are obstacles to overcome. AMA Health System Program members lead the way.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

These health systems are using AI to make meaningful change

Augmented intelligence (AI) is a top priority for many organizations, but some are unable to deliver. AMA Health System Program members show the way.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Training to become a physician—and an advocate

Becoming a doctor is about more than clinical acumen, says the AMA’s board chair. It’s about advocating for patients and the profession.

Med Student Advocacy
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6 Min Read

For these health systems, value-based care means putting patients first

Here is a look at how members of the AMA Health System Program are finding different ways to embrace the value-based care model and make an impact.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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8 Min Read

Pain-management guidance emphasizes individualized patient care

New guidance from the Federation of State Medical Boards recognizes that pain management is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor.

Behavioral Health
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5 Min Read

Geisinger adapts emergency departments to better treat kids

By preparing hospitals to specifically handle pediatric needs, the volume of children in emergency departments has grown by 25% across Geisinger. 

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

How Geisinger gives doctors the tools to support each other

Since starting at Geisinger as CWO, Susan Parisi, MD, has seen the peer-support program grow from 17 participants to 400, greatly impacting well-being.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Geisinger steps up on value-based care as part of Risant Health

Geisinger is the first affiliate of the new, nonprofit Risant Health. The entity is giving Geisinger new resources and support to deliver on prevention.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight