Spotlight on Virginia Mason Franciscan Health System

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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about “summer finger bumps”

The blisters, a symptom of dyshidrotic eczema, can happen year-round. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health dermatologist Robert Bai, MD, shares more.

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Population Care
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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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Stephen Parodi, MD, and Narayana Murali, MD
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6 MIN READ

Physicians, health plans must collaborate to advance value-based care

The AMA’s convening power shines through as physicians and payers work to iron out payment issues that have impeded advancement of value-based care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
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Amish J. Dave, MD
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8 MIN READ

What it's like in rheumatology: Shadowing Dr. Amish J. Dave

AMA member Amish J. Dave, MD, MPH, says rheumatologists must be comfortable with diagnostic uncertainty and ready to help patients navigate treatments.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is not just heartburn. Misho Hubka, MD, a thoraco-esophageal surgeon at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, shares more.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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5 MIN READ

Timely feedback is critical for value-based care incentives to work

Physician-focused education and regular, timely feedback are critical ingredients to navigate and succeed in value-based care arrangements.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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3 MIN READ

7 keys to success with value-based care pay arrangements

Payment attribution, benchmarking and risk adjustment are among essentials to consider. Learn more with a playbook developed by the AMA and others.

Payment & Delivery Models
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6 MIN READ

How these health systems help patients sort fact from falsehood

Smart health systems empower doctors to give patients the knowledge they need to take preventive health action. Learn more with the AMA.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH
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7 MIN READ

What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Simianu

AMA member Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH, says the most rewarding aspect of colorectal surgery is getting to be a specialist and also a generalist.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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10 MIN READ

Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about removing barriers to health care access.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast