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What is value-based care?

Value-based care is a health care model focused on enhancing patient outcomes and quality of care. Find AMA resources on value-based care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health Care Definitions

Help Move Medicine

Medicine doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. AMA members don’t just keep up with medicine—they shape its future.

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What is telehealth?

Telehealth, telemedicine and related terms generally refer to the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication—learn more and download the issue brief PDF on equity in telehealth.

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Digital
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What is residency?

Residency serves as a crucial phase in a physician's training, following the completion of medical school.

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Preparing for Residency
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What is the USMLE®?

The United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) is the exam administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). Learn more.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
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What is osteopathic medicine?

Osteopathic medicine is a distinctive branch of medical practice in the U.S. that emphasizes a “whole-person” approach to diagnosis, treatment and patient care. Learn more.

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Preparing for Medical School
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What is Anki?

Anki flashcards are a digital learning tool, using spaced repetition, designed to help medical students effectively learn and retain medical knowledge.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Health Care Definitions
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What is the MATE Act?

The MATE Act requires health care professionals who prescribe controlled substances to complete 8 hours of training for treating and managing patients with substance use disorder.

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Overdose Epidemic
Health Care Definitions
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What is high blood pressure?

AMA tools and resources—including communication strategies, infographic and quick guide PDFs—enable physicians to better diagnose and manage high BP while also helping patients take an active role in the process.

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Hypertension
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What is the COMLEX-USA?

The Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA) is the licensing exam administered by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME).

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
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