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Health systems science proving vital during pandemic response

A new textbook chapter offers insight on the ways health systems science—the third pillar of medical education—can be applied to fight a pandemic.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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State blueprint helps uncover social factors affecting health

Learn why the North Carolina Medicaid program’s approach could be a game-changer on social determinants of health.

Health Equity
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What is meant by population health—and why it matters

In both training and in practice, focusing on health outcomes for patient populations is becoming a larger emphasis.

Population Care
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How your private practice can target population health

A systematic focus on treating patients with chronic conditions will position practices to deliver better care and keep pace with a new payment model.

Private Practices
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5 changes your patients can make to improve BP control

High blood pressure can lead to more serious health conditions. Here are five changes your patients can make to improve their blood pressure.

Hypertension
10 women physicians profiled for their work in health disparities field.
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10 women in medicine who advocate for underserved populations

Find out how these AMA members are working to improve access to high-quality care for patients.

Health Equity
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How tomorrow’s doctors can unleash population health’s power

The AMA offers new training to help medical students, residents and doctors learn about the potential change-maker of population health.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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How the EHR can help you ID, manage patients with prediabetes

Optimizing the electronic health record can help physicians and care teams identify and manage patients with prediabetes, Find out how.

Diabetes
Toyin Ajayi, MD
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This N.Y. “startup” clinic tackles health's social determinants

Physician says custom tech and integrated care can address the nonmedical factors that account for a significant proportion of patient outcomes.

Population Care