Topic in Focus: Telehealth Adoption

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AMA study on maternal health in the city of Chicago

This new study examines the variations in access to maternal health care and maternal and infant health outcomes across specific neighborhoods in Chicago. Download a PDF of the study.

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AMA Update for July 29, 2024: Is telemedicine here to stay? The future of telehealth services and the benefits of telemedicine
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Is telemedicine here to stay? The future of telehealth services and the benefits of telemedicine

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the future of telehealth services.

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Is telemedicine here to stay? The future of telehealth services and the benefits of telemedicine [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the future of telehealth services.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Value-based care helps Sanford Health meet rural patients’ needs

In one pilot, emergency department visits fell by more than 60% in part due to the South Dakota health system’s careful adoption of value-based care.

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Digital Empathy: Navigating Asynchronous Communication

Learn how to foster meaningful connections in a virtual environment.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Yes, doctors can show empathy in texts to patients. Here’s how.

Even with asynchronous messaging, it’s possible to forge a connection, says Sutter Health’s Matthew Sakumoto, MD. One key: Personalize your message.

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Health System Spotlight
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Does a doctor’s telemedicine video background matter to patients?

Physicians’ training and communication skills are important to patients. New research explores patient views on their doctors’ Zoom backgrounds.

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Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of Council on Medical Service reports and issue briefs.

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Delivery reform: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that advocate policies on emerging delivery systems that protect and foster the patient/physician relationship. Key Council reports on this topic have addressed patient-centered medical homes, precision medicine, APMs, telemedicine, and retail and store-based health clinics.

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