Topic in Focus: Telehealth Adoption

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Offering integrated behavioral health care via telehealth a win-win

Physician practices share how they are incorporating virtual care to help reach more patients and get them the mental health care they need.

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Tech that provides high-acuity home care gets high-profile boost

One-third of acute hospital care could move to an at-home platform like the one getting investment from Kaiser Permanente and the Mayo Clinic.

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Time to pursue patient-centered payment models designed by doctors

The U.S. health care system should include physician-designed alternative payment models (APMs) that can improve care and remove barriers to innovation.

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Here’s how to measure the value of virtual care

Learn how your physician practice or health system can use the AMA’s new return on health framework.

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Henry Ford moves telehealth forward with virtual exam kit

Video visits have their limitations. A new tool in use at Henry Ford Medical Group Primary Care takes remote care to the next level.

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Gerald Harmon, MD, on his priorities as incoming AMA president

AMA's Moving Medicine video series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with incoming AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD.

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AMA calls for action to help telehealth flourish post-pandemic

Delegates outline how to address health inequities and lingering issues with state licensure, regulation and payment for this pivotal mode of care.

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AMA: Equity must be baked into expansion of telehealth

It is essential for physicians to serve as leading partners in efforts to improve access to telehealth services in marginalized and minoritized communities.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 7, 2021

In the news: Administration urged to preserve telehealth expansion, FDA approves new Alzheimer’s treatment, COVID vaccines for kids, OSHA announces COVID safety rule.

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