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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 man reading the back of a pill package in a pharmacy.
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Congress should closely scrutinize proposed CVS-Aetna merger

Deal could cut local competition for health insurance, retail pharmacies and pharmacy benefit management services. AMA also deeply concerned about announced merger of Cigna, Express Scripts.

Access to Care
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March 8, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on AMA, Anthem try new tack: Working together to improve health care

Working together to improve health care - Read about AMA's work with Anthem.

Advocacy Update
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March 8, 2018: National Advocacy Update

The proposed CVS-Aetna merger, firearm violence prevention and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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How to talk with your patients about nutrition

Diet plays a big role in achieving BP control, but many physicians report not having the nutrition knowledge they need to help guide their patients.

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®
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AMA presents government service award to Utah state senator

The AMA presented The Honorable Brian Shiozawa, M.D., physician and Utah state senator, with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service.

Press Releases
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AMA presents government service award to Kaiser Family Foundation

The AMA presented the Kaiser Family Foundation with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service.

Press Releases
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CHIP extension, IPAB repeal part of federal budget deal

Congress keeps government running, extends CHIP for 10 years, approves key Medicare pay provisions and kills the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

HIPAA