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Return on Health in action: Telehealth case studies

Download the report PDF to explore telehealth (also referred to as virtual care) case studies that showcase the "Return on Health" framework, which measures the value of digitally enabled virtual care programs, developed by the American Medical Association, in collaboration with Manatt Health.

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How—and why—to use telehealth to combat mental health crisis

COVID-19 exacerbated the mental health crisis. Learn how physician practices, among other key players, can use digital health tools to stem the tide.

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As pandemic enters third year, take these 5 actions to move ahead

AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, shares how to fix the ailing health system, rebuild trust and better respond to the next public health crisis.

Infectious Diseases
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How Congress, states can keep patients connected to telehealth

Without action, virtual care that seniors have come to rely on will mostly vanish after the public health emergency ends. Learn what needs to happen.

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Fixing Medicare pay system once and for all tops advocacy agenda

Reforming Medicare physician payment, overhauling prior authorization and maintaining telehealth expansion are AMA advocacy goals for 2022.

Medicare & Medicaid
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How $1 million grant will boost Ochsner’s digital health innovations

Timely federal funding will advance Ochsner Health’s work to make digitally enabled care a reality for patients in areas hit hard by COVID-19.

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Health System Spotlight
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Resident physicians honored for work on telehealth, cancer care

Resident physicians also earned accolades for their work to address patients’ food insecurity. Learn about these teams’ innovative projects.

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AMA, Manatt Health present solutions for digital access to behavioral health

New report outlines strategies for incorporating telehealth, other digital tools to accelerate the adoption of behavioral health integration (BHI).

Press Releases
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Long a headache, health IT shows capacity to empower amid COVID-19

Learn with the AMA how the pandemic has given rise to a new understanding of how health IT can further medical research and patient care.

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