Topic in Focus: Telehealth Adoption

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Why digital options must be part of fight against prediabetes

Growing evidence base shows effective lifestyle change does not have to occur in person. Learn more about digital type 2 diabetes prevention.

Diabetes
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Uber but for prediabetes: Platform to deliver timely prevention

Health2047 spinoff company aims to fill a need while filling prescription for hyperlocal, ultraconvenient preventive care to reverse patients’ prediabetes.

Diabetes
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Which medical specialties use telemedicine the most?

Find out which specialties are leading the way on use of videoconferencing and how 2019 CPT codes will help you get paid for the digital medicine work you do.

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Jan. 10, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Physicians comment on Part B drug payment proposal, Trump Administration's H-1B proposed rule, and more in AMA's national advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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With eICU, physicians in Australia monitor patients in Atlanta

Emory Healthcare’s innovative eICU arrangement improves care and fights physician burnout by moving night staff halfway around the world.

Digital
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Dec. 13, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on First national estimate of telemedicine use by physicians

The AMA's Drs Kane and Gillis authored a study documenting the first nationally representative estimates on how physicians use telemedicine, published in Health Affairs.

Advocacy Update
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Unlocking the potential of digital health care

Health disparities lurk behind hopes for telemedicine and health care AI, writes AMA President-elect Patrice A. Harris, MD. Asking the right questions is critical.

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AMA offers first national estimate of telemedicine use by physicians

The AMA presented the first nationally representative estimates on physicians use of telemedicine, and what functions it serves in their practices.

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Northwestern’s stroke care goes on the move for better outcomes

The Chicago area mobile stroke unit gives neurologists a 30-minute head start during the “golden hour” to save lives and enable quicker rehab.

Digital