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11 MIN READ

April 19, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Congressional health care hearings on at-home care, telehealth, and Medicare payments prompt AMA written responses and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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9 MIN READ

5 ways the AMA is fighting for physicians in 2024

Physicians face far too many challenges that interfere with patient care. Find out how the AMA is speaking up for patients and doctors.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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6 MIN READ

Virtual acute-care program makes patients feel right at home

Kaiser Permanente’s hospital-at-home effort has readmission rates that are lower than the national average—with no signs of slowing down.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

How 9 medical specialties are advancing telehealth

Can we do that with telehealth? The answer is often yes. Learn how pediatricians, ob-gyns and other specialists are pushing forward with telehealth.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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7 MIN READ

How are patients really doing? One way to find out: Send a text

At Sanford Health, a low-tech, text-based patient-monitoring platform helps identify problems faster and speeds up intervention. Learn more.

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Physician-Patient Relationship
Health System Spotlight
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6 MIN READ

7 ways telehealth is reshaping medicine for the better

74% of physicians work in practices that offer telehealth. Learn how telehealth and digitally enabled care offer wins for patients and families.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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13 MIN READ

AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy past events

Enjoy this vast collection of past events from the AMA STEPS Forward Innovation Academy, all open-access and categorized by year.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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4 MIN READ

Expert tips help doctors navigate private practice challenges

Listen and learn with a podcast series that guides physicians in private practice to find efficiencies and improve business operations.

Private Practices
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3 MIN READ

On National Doctors’ Day, saying thanks is just the start

National Doctors’ Day is a chance to thank America’s physicians for all they do to advance patient care, save lives and improve the nation’s health.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians