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Treating chronic conditions composes the bulk of medical practice. The majority of risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis and more are closely aligned with social, demographic, environmental, economic and geographical factors. The American Medical Association provides the resour ...Read More
Treating chronic conditions composes the bulk of medical practice. The majority of risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis and more are closely aligned with social, demographic, environmental, economic and geographical factors. The American Medical Association provides the resour

Treating chronic conditions composes the bulk of medical practice. The majority of risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis and more are closely aligned with social, demographic, environmental, economic and geographical factors. The American Medical Association provides the resources to help practices engage patients in better self-management that focuses on disease prevention and wellness.

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