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5 Min Read

How news media is filling public health role during COVID-19

Amid mixed messages from politicians, the media’s been a critical help in communicating life-saving messages to patients.

Infectious Diseases
Woman and infant
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5 Min Read

How new technologies boost postpartum care in “fourth trimester”

Postpartum care too often gets short shrift as new mothers adjust to the massive lifestyle change. Learn about “Femtech” that can improve maternal outcomes after birth.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

What's needed in a physician champion to ditch the stupid stuff

Getting rid of stupid stuff means eliminating the small annoyances that lead to administrative burdens. Here’s how to appoint a high-level champion to lead the initiative.

Sustainability
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5 Min Read

Telehealth’s post-pandemic future: Where do we go from here?

Physicians are responding to COVID-19 by expanding telehealth services. Learn why maintaining regulatory flexibility is key to enabling future innovations. 

Digital
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4 Min Read

Sept. 4, 2020: Advocacy spotlight: Get facetime with Congress to hit on key pandemic relief measures

Get facetime with Congress to hit on key pandemic relief measures in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

Get FaceTime with Congress to hit on key pandemic relief measures

Lack of progress on COVID-19 financial relief is frustrating, but the Congressional recess offers a chance to connect with legislators that needs to be taken.

Sustainability
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5 Min Read

Helping patients navigate their concerns about COVID-19 risk

With uncertainty comes concern. To help address patients’ worries and fears about the pandemic, physicians must listen with empathy.

Infectious Diseases
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4 Min Read

5 huge ways the pandemic has changed telemedicine

These changes may not be permanent, but the AMA is outlining what physician practices need to know about implementing telehealth well during the new normal of COVID-19.

Digital
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6 Min Read

How to successfully offer diabetes prevention at a distance

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a health system in North Carolina quickly shifted to distance learning to continue to reach people with prediabetes. Here’s how.

Prevention & Wellness