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How Prisma Health is making great strides in diabetes prevention

South Carolina’s biggest health system gives its 600 primary care doctors actionable patient insights in the flow of care. Learn more with the AMA.

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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.

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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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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Oncology practice network meets patient needs—and saves money too

The National Cancer Care Alliance helps oncologists collaborate on practices that serve patients best, says founder and chair Barbara L. McAneny, MD.

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Health System Spotlight
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Pearl of the Week: A dramatic visual aid about sugar

Find resources to to assist patient conversations about diet choices and diabetes.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 28, 2023

In the news: Link between gut and Parkinson’s, effectiveness of cancer screenings, OTC Narcan soon to be in stores fake pills getting deadlier and more.

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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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Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care

This collection of AMA STEPS Forward® Practice Innovation Strategies offers proven approaches on how to improve communications with patients and enhance transitions of care.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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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.

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