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Culturally competent care benefits: Reducing health disparities and patient-centered care examples [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about culturally competent and patient-centered care.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
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How equitable harm reduction can head off opioid-related deaths

The war on drugs has failed to curb opioid-related deaths in the U.S. Learn with the AMA what effective policies and practices would look like.

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At Bayhealth, value-based care helps put the patient first

Delaware-based Bayhealth’s comprehensive approach to value-based care has helped transform patients’ lives and improve outcomes.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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8 Min Read

Bringing value-based care to the youngest patients

Jeffrey Bernstein, MD, a pediatrician with Privia Health, is applying lessons learned from adult health to enhance preventive care in pediatrics.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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Demographic data can identify health inequities. Here’s how.

Using harm event data segmented by sociodemographic characteristics is a vital step toward addressing inequities in your health care organization.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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Creating value-based care takes time, perseverance and trust

Value-based care at Ochsner Health led to screening 95% of patients at risk for diabetes and cutting costs by 14% without more administrative burdens.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

“Telehealth is for everyone” is guiding light at Henry Ford Health

Learn how the Detroit-based health system works to ensure older patients can virtually connect with their doctors to better manage chronic conditions.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

4 ways this oncology merger empowers private practice physicians

National Cancer Care Alliance and Quality Cancer Care Alliance have combined to create ONCare Alliance. Learn how this helps patients and doctors.

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Private Practices
Health System Spotlight
AMA Update for April 12, 2024: How Ochsner Health is taking on the leading health issues in Louisiana to improve patient outcomes
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How Ochsner Health is taking on the leading health issues in Louisiana to improve patient outcomes

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

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Health Equity
AMA Update