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10 years later, how AMA’s strategy changed us—and health care

The AMA’s sharper focus continues to reverberate across health care in new and make an impact in exciting ways.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 MIN READ

Readmission, ED-visit odds drop 41% with automated texting

Primary care-based transitional care management programs should consider the strategy that creates limited burden for staff, study says. Learn more.

Digital
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Many state medical boards looking to update telemedicine policy

Snowbirds and others who use telehealth with their regular doctor will gain when states follow the Federation of State Medical Boards’ policy lead.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA offers 10 health recommendations for new year

As the new year approaches, the AMA is offering 10 recommendations to help Americans make the improvements to their health in 2023 and beyond.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 12, 2022

In the news: Screenings detect only 14% of diagnosed cancers in U.S., link between COVID-19, POTS confirmed, surging flu activity drives demand for antivirals and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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What to know about managing weight to prevent type 2 diabetes

The American Diabetes Association’s updated guidance on preventing type 2 diabetes emphasizes a multifaceted approach. Learn more with the AMA.

Diabetes
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Tripledemic ramps up need for clear, constant scientific communication

Vaccines can help reduce flu and COVID-19 hospitalization risk, says JAMA editor-in-chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS. Learn more.

Public Health
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COVID-19’s impact ripples across 18 conditions after initial illness

Study of more than 250,000 patients shows rise in use of health care services in the six months following initial acute infection. Learn more.

Public Health
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Prediabetes is rising in kids, but hold off on screening—for now

Prediabetes has more than doubled in U.S. kids in recent years, but a study found insufficient evidence to support screening asymptomatic children.

Population Care