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7 MIN READ

5 keys to dramatically increasing hepatitis C screening

When the USPSTF expanded its hepatitis C screening recommendations, the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group rose to the challenge. Learn more.

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5 MIN READ

4 big lessons from COVID-19 for the next public health emergency

The pandemic exposed significant, longstanding gaps in the U.S. public health system. A coalition led by Kaiser Permanente seeks to help fill them.

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Health System Spotlight
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8 MIN READ

Q&A: How swift communication of mammography results eases anxiety

Some patients wait 30 days for routine mammography results. This Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group physician’s team cut the wait to under an hour.

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Health System Spotlight
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11 MIN READ

DO vs MD: Osteopathic or allopathic medical school with Ilse Levin, DO

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about becoming and being a DO.

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Medical School Life
AMA Update
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11 MIN READ

DO vs MD: Osteopathic or allopathic medical school with Ilse Levin, DO [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about becoming and being a DO.

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Medical School Life
AMA Update Podcast
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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about wearing sunscreen

Most people do not wear sunscreen properly. Two dermatologists explain what to look for and how to properly apply sunscreen, no matter the season.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about skin cancer risk and prevention

Understanding your risk is an important tool in skin cancer prevention. Two dermatologists share more about discerning risk and steps for prevention.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: How this medical group emerged stronger from the pandemic

COVID-19 accelerated care innovation for Kaiser Permanente and Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, which excel in telehealth and Medicare Advantage.

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Physician practice: Why it’s not one size fits all

Doctors in private practice, integrated care and an employed physician model detail the pros and cons of a variety of practice modes.

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