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AMA outlines 5 keys to fixing America’s rural health crisis

Rural health inequities are getting worse, exacerbated by health system strains that are reducing access to care. Here’s how to turn things around.

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Population Health
Fighting for Physicians
James L. Madara, MD, address at the 2023 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates
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Building on the AMA’s momentum requires a smooth handoff

It has been my honor to serve as the AMA’s CEO since 2011. It’s time for new leadership to move the AMA and medicine forward.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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For health AI to work, physicians and patients have to trust it

AI and AI-enabled tools are too important and revolutionary to leave questions about liability and governance unsettled.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Senior woman being helped by her trainer in doing yoga workout at gym
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Infection prevention and control goes well beyond hospital walls

The AMA offers go-to CME outlining how to prevent and control infections in ambulatory surgery centers, rehab facilities and more.

Sustainability
Senior couple in a telehealth appointment
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“Telehealth is for everyone” is guiding light at Henry Ford Health

Learn how the Detroit-based health system works to ensure older patients can virtually connect with their doctors to better manage chronic conditions.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
Smiling customer at the pharmacy picking up medications
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With the EHR, half of prior authorizations get instant approval

Hundreds of staff hours saved so far, says an Ochsner Health physician leader. More importantly, the EHR prior auth workflow is helping patients.

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Prior Authorization
Health System Spotlight
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To fine-tune physician leadership and cut burnout, pick up a book

Leadership is more than clinical expertise. Find out how doctors at Confluence Health are boosting skills and organization values through a book club.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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For residents entering final year, a peek at the job market

If history repeats itself, most final-year medical residents will get more than 100 job solicitations—but some will get more than others.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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42 state Medicaid plans now cover home BP monitoring services

But related clinical support services are covered less often. Find out how the AMA is helping Michigan doctors spread word about new coverage there.

Prevention & Wellness