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4 Min Read

Rural infection preventionists need community support

When there’s a viral outbreak in a rural area, physicians and others working to control it need timely help. Learn more with the AMA and the CDC.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

Teaming up with the Cherokee Nation to address doctor shortages

Rural areas are especially hard hit by physician shortages. A medical school affiliated with the Cherokee Nation aims to help fill the gap.

Sustainability
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5 Min Read

Sanford Health video visits bring prenatal care to rural areas

With hospital labor-and-delivery units closing throughout Northern Minnesota, Sanford Health’s OB video visits preserve access and improve outcomes.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
AMA Update for Jan. 11, 2024: The physician shortage and how Sanford Health is addressing it with Bill Gassen, president and CEO (index only)
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13 Min Read

The physician shortage and how Sanford Health is addressing it with Bill Gassen, president and CEO [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the physician shortage in rural health care.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Jan. 11, 2024: The physician shortage and how Sanford Health is addressing it with Bill Gassen, president and CEO (index only)
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13 Min Read

The physician shortage and how Sanford Health is addressing it with Bill Gassen, president and CEO

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the physician shortage in rural health care.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
AMA Update for Jan. 8, 2024: How tribal medical education programs could solve the rural health care crisis with Natasha Bray, DO
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13 Min Read

How tribal medical education programs could solve the rural health care crisis with Natasha Bray, DO

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about tribal medical education programs.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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13 Min Read

How tribal medical education programs could solve the rural health care crisis with Natasha Bray, DO [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about tribal medical education programs.

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Medical School Diversity
AMA Update Podcast
Three farmers
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4 Min Read

Medicare physician pay cuts’ ripple effect could become a wave

In rural North Carolina, primary care physicians struggle to retain and recruit the people needed to care for many Medicare-age farmers. Learn more.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

When recruiting community physician preceptors, make it personal

Medical school leaders outline the strategies that have helped recruit physician preceptors in rural areas. Learn more with the AMA.

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