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U.S. health spending grows at slowest rate since 2013

Web2 days ago · Bookmark. What’s the news: U.S. health spending growth fell by 8 percentage points in the second year of the pandemic, 2021. The nation’s rate of health spending …

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Help your patients get a bigger health boost from their …

Web2 days ago · With consumption of up to four cups of coffee—compared with nondrinkers—there is a 29% reduced risk of all-cause mortality over a seven-year period …

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Candida auris, Paxlovid and maternal mortality rates with …

Web1 day ago · In today’s AMA Update, AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest news physicians need to know, …

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What is health equity

WebHealth equity, in the words of physician and epidemiologist Camara Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, is “assurance of the conditions for optimal health for all people. …

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Class of 2023 Main Residency Match results: Data and …

Web16 hours ago · AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health …

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4 keys to preventing infections among patients on dialysis

Web23 hours ago · Prevention means recognizing germ reservoirs, considering workflow and setup, focusing on personal habits and creating a culture of infection control, the module …

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Racial and health equity: Five concrete STEPS American …

WebDifferent health systems across the country, including Cone Health System, for example in North Carolina and four others, in a trial that was called the ACCURE trial. …

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Infection prevention and control American Medical …

WebInfection prevention and control (IPC) practices can help stop the spread of infections, including SARS-CoV-2, in health care settings. IPC is a critical part of safe …

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This road map helps health systems address physician …

Web2 days ago · The COVID-19 pandemic magnified longstanding issues that accelerated the physician burnout rate in the U.S. to an all-time high of 63%. This signaled the ever …

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AMA’s Center for Health Equity mission and guiding …

WebVision. The Center's vision is a nation where all people live in thriving communities where resources work well, systems are equitable and create no harm, and everyone has the power to achieve optimal …

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Removing mental health stigma in medical licensing and physician

WebAMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health …

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Here’s how to cultivate equity in the CPT code set landscape

WebAdvancing health equity requires addressing CPT, said participants in an episode of the “AMA Moving Medicine” podcast that explores how to cultivate equity in …

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Leana Wen, MD, MSc, on her top public health priorities for 2023

WebIn today’s AMA Update, Leana Wen, MD, MSc, shares her opinions on what health policy issues to watch in 2023. Dr. Wen, an emergency physician and professor …

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Advocacy in action: Supporting telehealth American Medical …

WebAMA advocacy in action. Achieved passage of legislation to extend Medicare telehealth coverage through 2024. Launched an updated model for—and helped to …

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Health reform: How to improve U.S. health care in 2020 and beyond

WebHealth care remains a major theme in our national conversation. And as we approach the November 2020 election, we will hear a lot of debate about the right path …

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COVID-19 Ethics Guidance American Medical Association

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic is bringing new medical ethical questions to the forefront. With COVID-19 vaccines now available in the United States, additional …

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What doctors wish patients knew about improving gut health

WebA healthy gut is essential for overall health and well-being, establishing proper digestion, metabolism and immunity. Meanwhile, poor gut health has been linked …

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Not leaving health equity to chance: Future advocates get a boost

WebThe fellowship is an initiative created by the AMA Center for Health Equity and Morehouse School of Medicine’s Satcher Health Leadership Institute to empower …

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The top 10 most-read medical ethics articles in 2021

WebResurgence of anti-Asian racism and xenophobia during the COVID-19 pandemic is considered in light of American history and personal experience. Read more …

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Physician cybersecurity American Medical Association

WebThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released a cybersecurity implementation guide to help the public and private health care sectors …

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AMA Insurance member benefits American Medical Association

WebThe AMA sponsored Student Insurance Program offers full-time medical students $100,000 of Group Term Life Insurance for just $40 a year or $50,000 coverage …

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CARES Act: AMA COVID-19 pandemic telehealth fact sheet

WebThis is especially important for patients on Medicare because seniors who get the coronavirus are at high risk of a severe impact. On March 30, CMS announced a …

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Reducing disparities in health care Causes of health disparity AMA

WebHealth care disparities occur in the context of broader inequality. There are many sources across health systems, providers, patients and managers that contribute to disparities. …

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American Medical Association

WebThe American Medical Association, founded in 1847, represents more than 190 state societies and medical specialty associations, including internal medicine, family …

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Provider networks & access to care

WebProvider networks must contain sufficient numbers of contracted physicians and other health care providers in each specialty and geographic region to enable patients to …

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Use this COVID-19 screening script when reopening your practice

WebThe AMA has developed the template for a pre-appointment patient screening script that practices can modify or use to assess patients’ potential COVID-19 …

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Understanding the Affordable Care Act What is the ACA AMA

Web1 MIN READ. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a comprehensive reform law, enacted in 2010, that increases health insurance coverage for the uninsured and implements …

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