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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 4, 2023

In the news: Coadministration of flu, RSV vaccines safe for older adults, hypertension “concordant” in spouses, CDC issues warning on deadly mpox subtype and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Congressional action is needed—now—on Medicare payment reform

Older adults everywhere, and the physicians who care for them, are counting on Congress to prevent yet another round of Medicare payment cuts.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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How geriatric psychiatry can provide care that older adults deserve

Pervasive ageism and workforce shortage concerns raise contemporary clinical and ethical questions on mental health care of older adults. Learn more.

Ethics
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Ochsner Health takes next step on fall prevention with remote tech

Falls kill 32,000 older Americans annually. Find out how this health system uses remote-patient monitoring to help prevent such deaths.  

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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3 tips for integrating behavioral health care for older adults

More seniors are presenting with symptoms that may require mental health assessment and treatment. Learn about helping them within primary care.

Population Health
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What doctors wish patients knew now about COVID-19 risk and age

The public health emergency may have ended, but COVID-19 is here to stay and age remains an important risk factor for severe outcomes. Find out more.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 Min Read

Loneliness is a public health crisis. Learn how to screen for it.

Aging is one of several risk factors physicians should be cognizant of when assessing social isolation and loneliness. Find out more with the AMA.

Population Health
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 26, 2023

In the news: Eli Lilly’s experimental weight loss drug, updated physical activity guidelines for older adults, fentanyl laced with xylazine and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Jun 22, 2023 ·
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Essentials of Patient and Family-Centered Behavioral Health Care for Older Adults

Experts discuss the nuances of caring for geriatric patients and the importance of addressing their mental and behavioral health needs as they age.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series