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Public health: The challenges and opportunities physicians face with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH
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6 simple ways to master patient communication

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Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care
Routine Screening Toolkit

HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit
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HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis Routine Screening Emergency Department Toolkit: Screening protocols

Identifying who to screen for what infection(s) and when is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine screening and STI screenings program. Access the toolkit PDF and other resources.

Public Health
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HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis Routine Screening Emergency Department Toolkit: Post-test education

Educating and engaging patients in their care is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine STD and STI testing program. Access the ED toolkit PDF and more.

Public Health
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HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis Routine Screening Emergency Department Toolkit: Linkage to care

The routine screening process does not simply end with diagnosis. Access the toolkit PDF and more resources on next steps after result notification.

Public Health
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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Resource library

Access the library of resources available from the HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and Routine Screening toolkit for use in your practice.

Public Health
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Indigenous patients may not trust you. Know how to break though.

Even Native American physicians can have trouble building cultural competence with Indigenous patients, but every doctor should take the time to listen.

Population Care
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Improving heart health in pregnant and postpartum women virtually

Henry Ford Health's Heart Healthy Moms virtual program has improved patients’ BP control and reduced emergency department visits. 

Hypertension
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Put care into your messages to patients, says virtual-first MD

Did you get the patient’s message? Let them know. Sutter Health internist Matthew Sakumoto, MD, says clearing the inbox benefits from a human touch.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Pearl of the Week: Help patients actively participate in their care

Find resources on health coaching.

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Physician-Patient Relationship
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Why is home health care growing? No one wants to be in a hospital

Ochsner Health is using new tech and aligning stakeholders to deliver care in the setting that patients prefer—their own homes.

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Health System Spotlight