Marc Zarefsky

AMA Affiliated Groups

Contributing News Writer,
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Marc Zarefsky is a communications consultant who works with C-suite executives, top-ranked universities, nonprofit organizations, and a variety of associations. Marc previously worked in the communications offices at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. Prior to that, he worked as an award-winning sports reporter and editor. 

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Medical School Life

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4 MIN READ

Training to become a physician—and an advocate

Becoming a doctor is about more than clinical acumen, says the AMA’s board chair. It’s about advocating for patients and the profession.
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Physician Health

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4 MIN READ

Identifying the “pebbles” that contribute to physician burnout

A “pebble in the shoe” is anything that interferes with patient care. The Southeast Permanente Medical Group has addressed over 200 pebbles.
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Hypertension

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4 MIN READ

Henry Ford Health project helps Black men lower blood pressure

The Detroit-based health system's 15-minute express approach to BP care helps Black men get their hypertension under control.
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Digital

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3 MIN READ

AI in psychiatry will help, but is not a substitute for physicians

New American Psychiatric Association CEO Marketa Wills, MD, says augmented intelligence (AI) will enhance psychiatry, but doctors must be at the helm.
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Digital

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4 MIN READ

How AI is being incorporated into medical school

AI is affecting industries around the world, and health care is no different. Find out how AI is being adopted in medical school.
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Health Equity

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5 MIN READ

This medical group makes strides to advance equitable care

Leong Koh, MD, shares how Northwest Permanente is positively impacting the community by focusing on providing care when and how patients want it.
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Payment & Delivery Models

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4 MIN READ

Geisinger steps up on value-based care as part of Risant Health

Geisinger is the first affiliate of the new, nonprofit Risant Health. The entity is giving Geisinger new resources and support to deliver on prevention.
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Payment & Delivery Models

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5 MIN READ

Doctors at integrated practices help shape policy with AMA section

Find out why physicians from Henry Ford Health and Geisinger have joined an AMA section to help put policy into action on payment, AI and more.

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