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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about the flu

After drastically lower influenza activity in previous years, the flu is back with a vengeance. An infectious diseases physician shares more.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Narayana Murali, MD
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4 Min Read

What Geisinger’s doing to stop violence in its hospitals, clinics

With health care workplace violence five times that of other sectors, Geisinger pulls out all the stops to protect doctors, nurses, staff and their patients.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

Replacing the faulty formula that led to inequity in kidney care

Many labs moved away from race-adjusted kidney function, and most plan to do so. For one AMA member, the racist measure left an indelible personal mark.

Health Equity
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8 Min Read

10 years later, how AMA’s strategy changed us—and health care

The AMA’s sharper focus continues to reverberate across health care in new and make an impact in exciting ways.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 Min Read

Readmission, ED-visit odds drop 41% with automated texting

Primary care-based transitional care management programs should consider the strategy that creates limited burden for staff, study says. Learn more.

Digital
Telemedicine doctor visit with giant smartphone
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4 Min Read

Many state medical boards looking to update telemedicine policy

Snowbirds and others who use telehealth with their regular doctor will gain when states follow the Federation of State Medical Boards’ policy lead.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

AMA offers 10 health recommendations for new year

As the new year approaches, the AMA is offering 10 recommendations to help Americans make the improvements to their health in 2023 and beyond.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 12, 2022

In the news: Screenings detect only 14% of diagnosed cancers in U.S., link between COVID-19, POTS confirmed, surging flu activity drives demand for antivirals and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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3 Min Read

What to know about managing weight to prevent type 2 diabetes

The American Diabetes Association’s updated guidance on preventing type 2 diabetes emphasizes a multifaceted approach. Learn more with the AMA.

Prevention & Wellness