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Public health: The challenges and opportunities physicians face with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH
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6 simple ways to master patient communication

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Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care
Routine Screening Toolkit

HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit
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AMA Private Practice Simple Solutions

AMA's open access rapid learning cycles are designed to provide opportunities to implement actionable changes to increase efficiency in private practices.

Private Practices
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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Education and post-test counseling

Educating and engaging patients in their care is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine screening program. Download the toolkit PDF and access additional resources. 

Prevention & Wellness
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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Linkage to care

The routine screening process does not simply end with diagnosis. Download toolkit PDF resources to see how to address clinical considerations with step 6: linkage to care.

Prevention & Wellness
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HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis Routine Screening Emergency Department Toolkit: Post-test education

Educating and engaging patients in their care is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine STD and STI testing program. Access the ED toolkit PDF and more.

Prevention & Wellness
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HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis Routine Screening Emergency Department Toolkit: Linkage to care

The routine screening process does not simply end with diagnosis. Access the toolkit PDF and more resources on next steps after result notification.

Prevention & Wellness
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Indigenous patients may not trust you. Know how to break though.

Even Native American physicians can have trouble building cultural competence with Indigenous patients, but every doctor should take the time to listen.

Population Health
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Improving heart health in pregnant and postpartum women virtually

Henry Ford Health's Heart Healthy Moms virtual program has improved patients’ BP control and reduced emergency department visits. 

Prevention & Wellness
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Put care into your messages to patients, says virtual-first MD

Did you get the patient’s message? Let them know. Sutter Health internist Matthew Sakumoto, MD, says clearing the inbox benefits from a human touch.

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Pearl of the Week: Help patients actively participate in their care

Find resources on health coaching.

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