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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
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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit
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Why is home health care growing? No one wants to be in a hospital

Ochsner Health is using new tech and aligning stakeholders to deliver care in the setting that patients prefer—their own homes.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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Chipping away at messages helps reduce “pajama time”

Confluence Health has found a way to reduce the inbox overload for physicians, cutting EHR time by about 34 minutes per eight-hour clinic day.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Can non-physician care team members respond to patient messages?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about who can respond to patient messages.

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Sustainability
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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Geisinger uses AI to boost its value-based care efforts

Technology’s value grows over time with efficiency, productivity, lower costs and better patient outcomes, says Geisinger’s Narayana Murali, MD.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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As a DO, she is regaining control of how to deliver quality care

With a commitment to her patients and the field of osteopathic medicine, Hattiesburg Clinic family physician Shannon L. Goldsmith, DO, is thriving.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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Biden administration to ease confusion about information blocking rules

The AMA welcomes the proposal to give patients and physicians more control over health records without worrying about administrative and even criminal charges. 

Press Releases
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Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care

This collection of AMA STEPS Forward® resources offers proven approaches on how to improve communications with patients and enhance transitions of care.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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Using tech to cut no-shows, save time in private practice

Engaging patients through technology can improve outcomes and help save time on tasks such as scheduling appointments, completing forms and paying bills.

Private Practices
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Pearl of the Week: Set expectations about using the patient portal

Find resources on optimizing the patient portal and saving time in your practice.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week