A mother and daughter speaking to a doctor remotely by laptop.
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4 Min Read

11 telehealth tweaks that help team-based care flourish

A new paper outlines team-based care experiences during telehealth and offers a practical guide on how to adapt the model for online visits.

Digital
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4 Min Read

Why medical students are out to cut telehealth’s red tape

Telehealth is one of three key issues that medical students will be advancing in congressional meetings. Learn more with the AMA.

Med Student Advocacy
John Halamka, MD
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9 Min Read

Q&A: Telehealth here to stay, but doctors’ key requirements remain

Existential urgency sparked pandemic telehealth boom. Leading health IT thinker John Halamka, MD, says its post-COVID future is bright. Learn why.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
Flags in a row
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4 Min Read

5 big issues for physicians on Capitol Hill in 2021

This year physicians’ visits are virtual, but advocacy in areas such as health coverage and telehealth hit very close to home.

Federal Advocacy
Empty waiting room
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3 Min Read

Why 41% of patients have skipped care during COVID-19 pandemic

Reaching out to patients who missed care can help mitigate long-term impacts. Insurance coverage, telehealth access also are key.

Infectious Diseases
Cell phone and a stethoscope
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5 Min Read

Can 10 months of data show how to optimize use of telehealth?

The COVID-19 pandemic facilitated an explosion of telehealth adoption. Data from this period of time must be studied to optimize use of the technology.

Digital
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7 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in endocrinology: Shadowing Dr. Correa

For AMA member Ricardo Correa, MD, helping underrepresented minorities feel good and providing them the best care is a rewarding part of endocrinology.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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18 Min Read

COVID-19: Advocacy Progress Report

View the AMA's progress report on the advocacy actions taken to help affect change during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA COVID-19 Guides
Stethoscope on tablet
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4 Min Read

How the telehealth boom is changing physician training

Prior to the pandemic, telehealth training was limited. Now, with more interactions taking place virtually, addressing it in medical education is vital.

ChangeMedEd Initiative