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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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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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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 Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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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
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Health systems see digital health investments that pay off

75% of health system execs say their organizations fall short in delivering transformative tech. AMA Health System Program members show the way.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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
Health System Spotlight
Amish J. Dave, MD
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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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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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Prevention & Wellness
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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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