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A female nurse administers a blood pressure test to an African-American man.
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Big players in health care work to tackle high BP in black men

For treating hypertension in African-American men, setting priorities is top agenda after a recent meeting between the AMA, American Heart Association and the Association of Black Cardiologists.

Prevention & Wellness
A fax machine with a NO red symbol around it.
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Cut prior authorization hassles through automation, EHR integration

Electronic prior authorization technology integrated with practices’ e-prescribing workflow can speed the process. The AMA also advocates other PA reforms.

Prior Authorization
An African-American couple checking each other's blood pressure.
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Essential steps to help patients of color control BP

Address these four barriers to help minority patients with hypertension lower their blood pressure, says cardiologist and AMA member Keith C. Ferdinand, MD.

Prevention & Wellness
Paul Jones, MD, Tochi Okwuosa, DO, and LaMar Hasbrouck, MD at AMA discussion panel.
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Racial health disparities are rampant in hypertension

For individual physicians, the focus with black patients should be on medication adherence, patient education and lifestyle change.

Population Health
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Survey: Patient clinical outcomes shortchanged by prior authorization

A survey released by the AMA found that 92 percent of physicians say that prior authorizations programs have a negative impact on patient clinical outcomes.

Press Releases
Gena Allenby, Elizabeth Philippe, MD, and Carine Astree of Community Health of South Florida Inc.
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Practice sees firsthand how self-measured BP makes a difference

Out-of-office BP readings are critical to overcoming clinical inertia and white-coat hypertension. Here is how a South Florida practice got their patients involved.

Prevention & Wellness
A bottle of liquid medication and one sheet of eight pills
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A game plan for medication adherence starts with building trust

Nonadherent patients will struggle to live well with chronic conditions. Bringing the right attitude to discussing the problem goes a long way.

AMA STEPS Forward®
Vector image of tablet asking about prediabetes.
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Tablets entice clinic’s patients to discover their diabetes risk

The San Bernardino Medical Group says goodbye to outdated magazines and hello to new technology that helps patients learn about diabetes prevention.

Prevention & Wellness
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How a new transitions model helped one patient

After discharge it’s often up to the patient to adhere to medication regimens. A new transitions model helped one patient take charge of his health and better understand and adhere to his care plan.

Payment & Delivery Models