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Medicare patients get virtual access to diabetes prevention

Move included in federal budget deal gets rid of barriers to lifestyle-change programs for older-adult patients, half of whom have prediabetes.

Prevention & Wellness

Diabetes & women’s health CME

Discover education on pregnancy-related endocrine diseases and diabetes treatment from Keck School of Medicine of USC.

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8 wins for doctors, patients in latest federal budget deal

On telehealth, value-based care, diabetes prevention, doctor burnout and more, members of Congress have worked to find common ground.  

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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What doctors wish patients knew about increasing physical activity

Physical activity can reverse prediabetes, lower BP, relieve stress and help with healthy aging. Three physicians share what patients should keep in mind.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA Prediabetes Quality Measures

Download a PDF of the measure descriptions. The AMA Prediabetes Quality Measure set serves as a means of both assessing and incentivizing high-quality diabetes preventive care. Learn more.

Prevention & Wellness

Treating type 2 diabetes CME

Type 2 diabetes increasingly affects more and more individuals. But it is manageable. Earn CME credits with these diabetes courses while learning at your own pace.

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Pearl of the Week: Screening for prediabetes

Find resources on diabetes and prediabetes prevention programs. 

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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9 Min Read

CMS final rule: Medicare diabetes screening changes and the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for June 24, 2024: CMS final rule: Medicare diabetes screening changes and the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program
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9 Min Read

CMS final rule: Medicare diabetes screening changes and the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update

Osteopathic medicine CME

Stay up to date on a variety of topics in osteopathic family medicine with Education from the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.

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4 Min Read

Using teamwork to better treat prediabetes, type 2 diabetes

Pre-visit planning can save several hours each day, allowing physicians to have more time to develop trust and plan care strategies for patients.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

6 things doctors wish patients knew about better nutrition

Even with anti-obesity medications such as Wegovy or Ozempic, following proper eating patterns can help reduce risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes and more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™