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Barriers to colonoscopy screenings tackled in physician-led APM

Advanced APMs developed by physicians for use in the QPP look to coordinate care and ease barriers to services for patients.

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AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, MD
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As physicians, we must speak up for our patients

Speaking to physicians in Washington, D.C., AMA President Andrew W. Gurman expressed the role of physicians in the thick of the national health reform debate.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Make the most out of meetings to improve practice teamwork

A group of internal medicine practices in Boston explains how it has used team meetings to solve workflow problems and build camaraderie.

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Jan. 26, 2017: National Advocacy Update

ACA executive order, HIPAA disclosures of PHI and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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Top State Issues 2017
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5 issues physicians will take to state legislators in 2017

Legislation on physician-led team-based care and reversing the nation’s opioid epidemic and Medicaid are among the top issues faced at the state level this year.

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4 reasons why health coaching works

A winning formula is coaches who are nearby, track progress, and are easy for patients to reach and understand.

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As care team leaders, physicians should set right tone

Doctors should strive for mutual respect, effective communication and shared accountability in leading care teams, says new AMA policy.

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Court overturns physical therapy decision

The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that physician practices can employ physical therapists. This overturned a previous ruling that prohibited them from working in a physician’s office. Patients can now benefit from easier access to physical therapy services.

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James Jerzak, MD
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Team-based health care: A win for patients, staff and physicians

Avoiding physician burnout is one of the reasons medicine is turning to team-based health care. Empowering medical assistants and other staff helps put patient back at center of care.

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