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6 simple ways to master patient communication

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Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care
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ATF on right track in fighting proliferation of “ghost guns”

A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) move will help close regulatory loopholes that enable unserialized firearms to spread.

Injury & Violence
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Texas SB 8 puts bounties on doctors’ heads for delivering care

The AMA is deeply disappointed by U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to stop this egregious ban from taking effect, endangering patients’ access to care.

Judicial Advocacy
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How behavioral health integration helps beat physician burnout

Expansion of Henry Ford Health System’s virtual behavioral health integration care model helped reach more patients and improved doctors’ well-being.

Physician Health
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Little reason to fear sharing your clinical notes with patients

The open notes approach can be a winner for patients, doctors and better outcomes. Learn what’s needed to make it work for your practice.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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4 steps to great teamwork with patients to improve BP control

Learn more with the AMA about how to work effectively with patients to get rid of the obstacles to hypertreatment adherence and better BP control.

Prevention & Wellness
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How this Arkansas law puts government in exam room, harms patients

Doctors, patients file suit to stop a law that prevents crucial, gender-affirming medical care from taking place. Learn more with the AMA.

Judicial Advocacy
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Doctors wearing clear masks get higher marks on communication

Masks are still essential protection against SARS-CoV-2, but they can hamper rapport-building with patients. Learn how clear masks could help.

Infectious Diseases
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July 16, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

2021 MIPS exception application window open until Dec. 31 and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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Dr. Mike on using social media to combat medical misinformation

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Mikhail Varshavski, DO (Doctor Mike), on using social media to combat medical misinformation.

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