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2 MIN READ

July 12, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Medicaid waivers blocked in Kentucky and Massachusetts in the latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Add a pharmacist to the team to see better outcomes

An integrated health system in Oregon has embedded pharmacists for 20-plus years. Here is how their collaboration with pharmacists works.

Scope of Practice
Medical professional reviews x-ray
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4 MIN READ

Geisinger makes quality pledge that lasts a lifetime

Geisinger’s promise to cover follow-up hip-replacement care could be an industry game-changer. Now it's shown that it can be done, surgeon says.

Advocating for Public Health
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10 MIN READ

June 28, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Zero tolerance immigration policy, HELP Committee & sports licensure bill and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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2 MIN READ

June 28, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Illinois parity bill and Michigan Medicaid work requirements information in the latest AMA state and local health care advocacy updates.

Advocacy Update
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5 MIN READ

Real-world examples bring health systems science home

A textbook chapter advances key health systems science concepts by showing how organizations are working to implement them.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
A group of five children look at their shadow against a blacktop.
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4 MIN READ

Nation’s latest challenge: Too few children

There is an urgent need to recognize the economic benefits of investing in children, because their dramatically scarce numbers threaten the well-being of older Americans and place a strain on the economy.

Population Care
Couple has virtual visit from doctor in their home.
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4 MIN READ

Key first steps taken to unleash digital medicine’s potential

A pathway is being developed to encourage the use of digital health tools that will be needed as the nation gets older and its pool of caregivers shrinks.

Digital
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4 MIN READ

June 15, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Amicus brief on ACA coverage, opioid abuse legislation and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update