Doctor measuring blood pressure
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7 Min Read

How Rush boosted BP control on Chicago’s West Side

This simple step can be a lifesaver: rechecking a patient’s BP when it’s high. Rush University Medical Center now does it three times more often.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
AMA Update for Feb. 21, 2025: Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process
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12 Min Read

Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about improving the prior authorization process.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update
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12 Min Read

Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about improving the prior authorization process.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
Rebekah Bernard, MD
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6 Min Read

Training gaps between physicians, nonphysicians are significant

Two MDs who previously worked as nonphysician providers say there’s no comparing the caliber of education—making physician-led care teams essential. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Shoulder operation in progress
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8 Min Read

Geisinger provides patients a shoulder they can rely on—for life

Qualified patients can now get a lifetime guarantee that any new costs related to their shoulder-replacement surgery will be completely covered.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
UPDATED
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4 Min Read

Case studies: Digitally enabled care in action

Case studies help bring to life real-world examples of what’s working and identify where key gaps and opportunities for optimization exist. Learn more.

Digital
UPDATED
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2 Min Read

Succeeding in value-based care: Best practices for data sharing

Download the Future of Sustainable Value-Based Care and Payment PDF to access best practices to foster sustainable success in value-based care arrangements. 

Payment & Delivery Models
UPDATED
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3 Min Read

Future of sustainable value-based care: Best practices for payment methods

Download the Advance Payment Methodologies playbook PDF to learn more about best practices for aligning payment with performance on quality, cost, and patient and physician experience.

Payment & Delivery Models
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Thanks, but no thanks

Find resources on managing messages from the patient portal.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week