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What doctors wish patients knew about social isolation

Social isolation is a growing epidemic that can dangerously affect mental and physical health. Four physicians share how to combat social isolation.   

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 4, 2023

In the news: Deadly Vibrio vulnificus infections, 50% of CVD cases linked to modifiable factors, new tool to diagnose autism spectrum disorder and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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AMA awards grants to help standardize BPM training across the U.S.

The AMA today announced their grant program recipients who will receive standardized training on how to consistently take accurate BP measurements.

Press Releases
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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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Improving health outcomes: Hypertension publications

View a collection of AMA publications that highlight the importance of accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement and effective treatment of hypertension.

Hypertension
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Validated devices: The missing link in state Medicaid BP efforts

Learn how Medicaid can help patients get accurate devices to measure their BP at home and partner with doctors to address hypertension.

Hypertension
Maria Ansari, MD
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Cardiologist is first woman to lead The Permanente Medical Group

New CEO Maria Ansari, MD, says prevention is key to improving patient outcomes and reducing physician burnout. Learn more with the AMA.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
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7-step SMBP quick guide: Coding

Download a PDF of the 7-step SMBP quick guide where AMA lists and explains CPT codes for initial and ongoing SMBP clinical services.

Hypertension
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Wearables, remote patient monitoring & the future of chronic care management with Richard Milani, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about remote patient monitoring.

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Digital
AMA Update