Jennifer Lubell

AMA Affiliated Groups

Contributing News Writer,
Authors

Jennifer Lubell is a freelance writer in the Washington, D.C., area. She has written about health care practice trends and policy and clinical research for more than two decades, penning stories for MDedge, Medscape, Modern Healthcare and other publications.

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Overdose Epidemic

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4 MIN READ

What else must be done to end the drug-overdose epidemic

Overdose deaths have plateaued, but multiple policy barriers are holding back further progress. Lawmakers should follow the evidence on what works to save lives.
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Hypertension

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4 MIN READ

Take these steps to control BP, improve population health

Health systems have an opportunity to shift from reactive care to proactive, population-based solutions with the AMA MAP Hypertension program. 
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Access to Care

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5 MIN READ

Health insurance market concentration grows deeper: AMA report

Several dominant carriers have driven away competition, leaving consumers with limited choices for health insurance coverage. 
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Public Health

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5 MIN READ

COVID-19 deaths drop, but mortality data shows room for prevention

While there has been a shift in leading causes of death, physicians continue to play a key role in preventing chronic diseases, AMA experts say.
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Population Care

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6 MIN READ

Depression rates rising in preteens. Mental fitness tools can help.

The Permanente Medical Group is proactively addressing depression and social isolation among preteens through screening, phone apps and therapy.  
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Population Care

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5 MIN READ

Hospital at home saves lives and money: CMS report

Innovative Medicare program set to expire at year’s end, but the evidence backs extending it to help patients recover in the comfort of home.
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Private Practices

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4 MIN READ

Virtual assistants can boost efficiency for private practices

With the proper training at your physician private practice, remote personnel can ease the burdens of billing, prior authorization and more. 
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Digital

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6 MIN READ

4 ways Ochsner is improving postpartum BP metrics virtually

With improvements in hypertension in pregnancy, Ochsner Health’s Connected MOM program looks to include other diseases and address health equity.