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Why U.S. spends so much on health care: Learn from world comparisons

Harvard’s Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH, lays out what we know—and don’t know—about health care spending in the U.S. and around the world.

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Public Health Advocacy
Moving Medicine Podcast
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3 Min Read

Big league baseball a grand slam for players’ life expectancy

While the NFL is wracked by the CTE controversy, research shows major leaguers live longer lives than men in the general population.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

5 things you didn’t know about health care cybersecurity

Criminals value medical files because of the amount of exploitable information they hold. An AMA survey has uncovered these keys you need to know.

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3 Min Read

How to improve screening for social determinants of health

Most doctors and hospitals aren’t yet screening patients on issues such as housing or transportation needs. Learn more from the AMA on how to change that.

Health Equity
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3 Min Read

At risk for depression in medical school? Know the key factors

Individual, demographic and school-related factors are linked to a higher risk of developing depression in medical school.

Med Student Health
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3 Min Read

Telehealth is booming, but who are the power users?

Telehealth has become an important source of service for health conditions of all kinds. Find out who is using telehealth services the most.

Digital
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3 Min Read

Why putting prices in EHRs will help doctors keep costs in check

Including prescription-drug prices in electronic health records would improve transparency while simultaneously strengthening the patient-doctor bond.

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11 Min Read

Revealing the ripples of burnout

After years of leading efforts to understand the magnitude of the burnout epidemic, two researchers look to the next challenge: quantifying the impact of solutions.

Physician Health
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3 Min Read

Insurers want patients to use wearables. That could be a problem.

Insurer programs that encourage use of wearable devices to promote healthy lifestyles can benefit consumers, but experts warn of harmful unintended consequences.

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