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Rushika Fernandopulle, MD, MPP
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Innovator finds value in relationship-based primary care model

No codes, no EOBs, no rushed primary care patient visits. That is the vision of Rushika Fernandopulle, MD, MPP, co-founder and CEO of Iora Health.

Prevention & Wellness
Physician listening with empathy for patient.
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When acrimony arises with patients, listen with empathy

Be present and listen for underlying needs to improve care. How an internist used empathetic-listening skills to defuse a tense situation.

AMA STEPS Forward®
Physician shows a patient an x-ray on a digital tablet.
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Seattle health system peeks behind requests for unneeded care

Talking treatment pros and cons with patients can cut inappropriate testing and treatment orders. Five steps to move toward wiser choices.

AMA STEPS Forward®
Nicole Paprocki and Carol Platt, second-year medical students.
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To address health disparities, med students connect with kids

“Mini med school” projects inspire disadvantaged youth to consider health careers and help medical students get to know underserved communities.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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March 23, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on Outcome of House health reform bill uncertain

Outcome of House health reform bill uncertain for AHCA. AMA urges House to vote no.

Advocacy Update
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March 23, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Health reform, House considers medical liability reform bill and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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March 23, 2017: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges block of Anthem-Cigna merger, hosts summit on preventing gun violence and more in the latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
Various physicians of various ages.
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Latest draft of AHCA still doesn’t measure up

The newest version of the House’s plan to replace the Affordable Care Act would make coverage unaffordable for millions more Americans.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA urges members of Congress to oppose AHCA

AMA issues letter citing projections that millions would lose health insurance coverage under the American Health Care Act

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