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Why physician-led care teams are key to battling doctor shortage

All patients, regardless of ZIP code, deserve care led by a physician. Learn why independent practice for nonphysicians won’t fix the doctor shortage.

Scope of Practice
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Amid doctor shortage, NPs and PAs seemed like a fix. Data’s in: Nope.

One health system turned to these nonphysician providers in a pinch, only to find they needed to rethink the strategy after reviewing their data.

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Scope of Practice
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

How health systems rise to meet challenges in pandemic’s 2nd year

Efforts to ensure vaccine uptake, battle burnout and drive the future of medicine have characterized the work of these outstanding health systems.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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COVID-19 vaccination: 1-on-1 talks can still work, says pediatrician

On masks and vaccination, persistence pays off for Hattiesburg, Mississippi, pediatrician and AMA member Anita S. Henderson, MD.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 herd immunity

Herd immunity can protect the vulnerable from COVID-19, but the Delta variant makes it harder to reach. Two AMA members share what patients must know.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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5 Min Read

How lagging vaccination rates have fueled boom in COVID-19 cases

Unvaccinated areas are seeing a sharp rise in new COVID-19 cases as the Delta variant continues to spread. Two physicians explain the impact in their states.

Infectious Diseases
Angel M. Johnson, MD, MPH, and Jawauna T. Stewart, MD
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Clinic offering incentives for patients and staff to get vaccination

Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg Clinic is seeing if cash incentives can motivate patients to overcome hesitancy and get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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9 Min Read

Q&A: How this health system gets patients back for 2nd vaccine dose

AMA member Bryan Batson, MD, reflects on COVID-19 vaccine rollout, distribution and how Hattiesburg Clinic plans to address ongoing vaccination.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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Health systems swap insights on COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Health care leaders are learning lessons from each other on how to handle the massive vaccination job while overcoming vaccine hesitancy.

Infectious Diseases