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Q&A: Innovating in maternal health to address 3 key factors

“Layers of protection” are needed for new moms, says ob-gyn Ericka C. Gibson, MD, MPH. Learn about her work at The Southeast Permanente Medical Group.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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Why collaboration is key to optimizing digital health

Learn about the AMA’s blueprint to close the digital health disconnect and why physicians are an essential part of the solution.

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Scribes linked to 27% lower burnout rate in primary care

Primary care doctors save an hour-plus a day on EHR tasks with documentation help from scribes. Learn more about this AMA-funded research.

Physician Health
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AMA honors South Carolina legislator with Government Service Award

Senator Alexander is one of six honorees chosen this year to receive the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

Press Releases
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Live from the AMA National Advocacy Conference: Physician advocacy and why it works with Todd Askew

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician advocacy.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update
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6 essential steps to closing the digital health disconnect

$100 billion-plus has poured into telehealth and other digital health ventures, with uneven results. Learn how to optimize digitally enabled care.

Digital
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Feb. 10, 2023: National Advocacy Update

COVID-19 public health emergency set to end May 11 with important implications for patients and physicians and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Feb. 10, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Urgent action alert for South Dakota physicians and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Health information exchange interoperability

Learn how health information exchanges allow health care providers to securely share patient data electronically to support patient care across the country.

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