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5 MIN READ

Insights from doctors about different physician specialties

From emergency medicine to general surgery, physicians from AMA Health System Program member organizations provide a look into their specialties.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series

Help Move Medicine

Medicine doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. AMA members don’t just keep up with medicine—they shape its future.

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Medical interpreter
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8 MIN READ

Seattle system uses grants to form healthy community partnerships

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health distributed $1.7 million among 24 nonprofit organizations collaborating to better the health of their communities. 

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

Joy in Medicine™: Recognized organizations

The Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program recognizes organizations from across the country for their dedication to building well-being. Learn more.

Physician Health
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6 MIN READ

For these health systems, value-based care means putting patients first

Here is a look at how members of the AMA Health System Program are finding different ways to embrace the value-based care model and make an impact.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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11 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about managing eczema

This skin condition can be uncomfortable. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health dermatologist Edward Esparza, MD, PhD, shares how to manage eczema.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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7 MIN READ

What is value-based care?

Value-based care is a health care model focused on enhancing patient outcomes and quality of care. Find AMA resources on value-based care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health Care Definitions
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4 MIN READ

Joy in Medicine™: Recognized organizations

The Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program recognizes organizations from across the country for their dedication to building well-being. Learn more.

Physician Health
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5 MIN READ

What doctors wish older adults knew to manage their health

As we age, health and well-being needs change. Learn from AMA member physicians about some priorities that older adult patients should keep in mind. 

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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7 MIN READ

Health system applies renowned “production system” to inequities

Honing the famed Toyota Production System to improve quality is integral at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Now the focus expands to health equity.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight