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Physicians take new approach to add mental health care to standard practice

Mental health issues have an impact on patient’s well-being but often aren’t part of a standard medical practice. One university’s experience offers tips on how to use a behavioral health consultant to increase the quality of care.

Public Health
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How quality improvement advisors help transform physician practices

A lack of resources can prevent physicians from making changes that help them deliver higher quality care at lower costs. Practice transformation networks offer access to a quality improvement advisor to facilitate change.

Sustainability
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Your patients may have unmet needs: 4 questions physicians should ask

Is your practice meeting the needs to patients when it comes to the delivery of health care services? 4 simple questions developed by physicians can help you take a comprehensive medical approach for patients.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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3 steps physicians say make practice changes successful

While change fatigue is common, when the desire for change comes from within your practice, the results can unify your team.

Sustainability
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5 ways to optimize space in your practice

Where you choose to place furnishings and how you decorate may create inefficiencies and drive down patient satisfaction. Learn how to positively influence those who pass through your practice with five quick and cost-effective design techniques that can smooth your work flow, increase patient safety and enhance patient and team interactions.

Sustainability
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AMA & MGMA salute top physician practice innovation proposals

The AMA and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) announced the five top proposals submitted to their joint Practice Innovation Challenge.

Press Releases
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AMA receives Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative award

The AMA is one of 39 health care collaborative networks selected to participate in the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative (TCPI) External Link.

Press Releases
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How the AMA is helping America's physicians combat burnout

Research shows that the rates of burnout and fatigue affect about 40 percent of U.S. physicians, over 10 percentage points higher than the general population.

Press Releases
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6 steps to start Lean health care in your practice

More physician practices are starting to “go Lean,” using management principles from manufacturing companies to eliminate waste, improve efficiency and add value for patients. Learn 6 ways to implement Lean methods in your practice.

Sustainability