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8 MIN READ

How previsit labs lead to richer patient-physician conversations

Learn more from the AMA on how to get the most out of previsit laboratory testing.

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Sustainability
Moving Medicine Podcast
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3 MIN READ

6 handy guides to save up to 3 hours a day in your practice

If one of your 2020 resolutions is to cut down on wasted time in your physician practice, these new AMA resources can help.

Sustainability
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3 MIN READ

What is value-based care? These are the key elements

The physician’s pen is one of the most expensive pieces of technology in medicine. Learn how to identify, measure and promote high-value care with the AMA.

Payment & Delivery Models
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4 MIN READ

Debunking 7 myths associated with BP measurement training

Think you know all there is to know about BP measurement? Find out more with the AMA, and why a refresher course could help you.

Hypertension
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4 MIN READ

Teamwork, tech help this Privia physician rediscover joy in practice

To maintain his autonomy and independence, Joseph DeVeau, MD, became part of a larger organization and began practicing team-based care.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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3 MIN READ

How community health workers can help improve outcomes, cut costs

Learn how adding these team members can help your practice address elusive social determinants that negatively affect your patients’ health.

Scope of Practice
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4 MIN READ

How your private practice can target population health

A systematic focus on treating patients with chronic conditions will position practices to deliver better care and keep pace with a new payment model.

Private Practices
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6 MIN READ

At Ochsner, innovation happens inside and outside system’s walls

Much has changed since it was founded in 1942, but Ochsner Health System has kept alive its legacy as a physician-run group focused on seeking better answers.

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Scope of Practice
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

Direct-to-employer contracting: What doctors should know

AMA resources help physicians decide whether partnering directly with employers makes sense for their practice.

Payment & Delivery Models