Michael Welsh, MD
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10 Min Read

Curiosity drives discovery, reshaping the future of cystic fibrosis

Michael Welsh, MD, of University of Iowa Health Care shares how decades of breakthroughs have made normal life possible for many cystic fibrosis patients.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight

Deepen your migraine expertise

Recognize and treat headache disorders with migraine education from the Association of Migraine Disorders.

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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about chronic venous insufficiency

From swelling to varicose veins, Charles Leithead, MD, of Ochsner Health, explains why patients should not ignore signs of chronic venous insufficiency.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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8 Min Read

Championing and redefining care for neurodivergent patients

Wendy Ross, MD, is leading Jefferson Health’s efforts to practice and prioritize neurodivergent-affirming care for all patients. 

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about Huntington’s disease

Lisa Toran, MD, a neurologist at Confluence Health, explains Huntington’s disease, a genetic disorder causing progressive cognitive and motor decline.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™

Med Learning Group (MLG) CME

On-demand programs from MLG focus on increasing competence and improving and optimizing patient care.

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12 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

There is no cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—aka Lou Gehrig’s disease. But recent advances offer some hope. Two physicians share more.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Aspiritech employee conducting QA testing
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4 Min Read

Adults with autism find work helping AMA with quality assurance

People with autism can excel in meeting quality assurance needs. Learn about the work they are doing with the AMA.

Population Health
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3 Min Read

What is meant by population health—and why it matters

In both training and in practice, focusing on health outcomes for patient populations is becoming a larger emphasis.

Population Health

Migraines & headache CME

Migraines and headache symptoms can be difficult to assess for treatment. Learn how to address these symptoms with patients while completing CME credits at your own pace.

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4 Min Read

How your private practice can target population health

A systematic focus on treating patients with chronic conditions will position practices to deliver better care and keep pace with a new payment model.

Private Practices
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3 Min Read

How tomorrow’s doctors can unleash population health’s power

The AMA offers new training to help medical students, residents and doctors learn about the potential change-maker of population health.

ChangeMedEd Initiative