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11 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about prior authorization

AMA Immediate Past President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, explains how the cost-control practice delays care. Patients can help the AMA tackle prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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12 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about bariatric surgery

Metabolic and bariatric surgery can help patients with obesity get healthier. Two AMA member obesity specialists share more.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

10 things doctors wish women knew to manage their health

Learn from AMA member physicians about some priorities that women patients should keep in mind. Hint: It’s not all about diet and exercise.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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12 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis remains an enigmatic and debilitating condition, affecting millions. Two rheumatologists share how to manage this disease.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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12 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about anti-obesity medication

Over 40% of Americans have obesity and biological realities make weight loss hard to sustain. Learn more with two obesity medicine physicians.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

10 things doctors wish patients knew at back-to-school time

Back to school isn’t all about the right supplies. There are some health-related tasks to remember too. Physicians share more.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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14 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about polycystic ovary syndrome

With the right information and support, women living with PCOS can manage their condition and lead healthy lives. Learn more with the AMA.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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11 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about precision medicine

As precision medicine continues to revolutionize health care, patients must be equipped with the knowledge to navigate this exciting frontier.

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Precision Medicine
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about loneliness and health

There’s a rise in loneliness, especially among younger people. Two psychiatrists share why loneliness is a public health issue and how to overcome it.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™