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What is health equity

WEBContents. Health equity, in the words of physician and epidemiologist Camara Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, is “assurance of the conditions for optimal health for all …

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Trends in health care spending Healthcare costs in the …

WEBHealth spending in the U.S. increased by 4.1% in 2022 to $4.4 trillion or $13,493 per capita. This growth rate is comparable to pre-pandemic rates (4.1% in …

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What doctors wish patients knew about climate change's …

WEBIn 2022, the AMA declared climate change a public health crisis that threatens the health and well-being of everyone. Climate change contributes to injuries …

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COVID-19 is transforming public health. It’s not the first …

WEBDr. Choucair: There have been three distinct revolutions in the modern era of public health. The first was around communicable disease and that was beginning in …

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Health reform: How to improve U.S. health care in 2020 …

WEBHealth reform: How to improve U.S. health care in 2020 and beyond. Health care remains a major theme in our national conversation. And as we approach …

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American Medical Association v. United HealthCare, 588 …

WEBTitle: American Medical Association v. United HealthCare, 588 F.Supp.2d 432 (S.D.N.Y. 2008) Author: American Medical Association Subject: The issue in this class action …

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Akiko Iwasaki on what causes long COVID, brain fog, the …

WEBThe AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the causes of Long COVID, treatments and …

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Browse HMH-Palisades Medical Center's ACGME …

WEBFind affiliated programs, clinical environment details, and additional info about HMH-Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, NJ.

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How U.S. policy can shape your patients’ health outcomes

WEBHow U.S. policy can shape your patients’ health outcomes. Feb 21, 2022 . 4 MIN READ. By. Andis Robeznieks , Senior News Writer. Print Page. A recent analysis of …

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Preparing for the next pandemic, bird flu outbreak, measles cases …

WEBAMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health …

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Health spending back to pre-COVID rates—but not for physicians

WEBThat slowdown was “due to both slower growth in prices and utilization of services,” according to an AMA Policy Research Perspectives report.The sluggish …

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What is meant by population health—and why it matters

WEBThe population health approach helps by: Focusing on wellness instead of sick care. Using data more effectively to improve care. Engaging patients in their care. …

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Change Healthcare cyberattack American Medical Association

WEBAMA statement for the record: April 16 Congressional hearing. The AMA submitted a statement for the record (PDF) in reference to a House of Representatives …

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How telehealth’s future came into clearer view in 2023

WEBHow telehealth’s future came into clearer view in 2023. Dec 27, 2023. A better picture of how telehealth will be used, paid for and regulated came into focus in …

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Driving the future of digital health American Medical Association

WEBOur goal is simple: in the early stages of ideation, design, development and validation, we are working to encourage health innovation that addresses the needs and …

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Across the nation, the fight’s on to protect physician-led care

WEBAfter helping state medical associations and national specialty societies defeat more than 100 bills to inappropriately expand nonphysicians’ scope of practice in 2023, …

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What doctors wish patients knew about using a patient portal

WEBYet patient portal inbox messages have risen by 157% since 2020, according to a study published in JAMIA, serving as an added burden on physicians and their care …

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What is behavioral health

WEBWhat experts are saying about behavioral health. Explore other AMA resources on behavioral health. Behavioral health generally refers to mental health and …

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What doctors wish patients knew about improving gut health

WEBEat a well-balanced diet. When it comes to improving gut health, it is important to “eat right, exercise and drink plenty of water,” Dr. Seabrook said. “That’s …

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Why reducing stigma and managing mental health in medical …

WEBAMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health …

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What doctors wish patients knew about vitamins and supplements

WEBGet Connected. Two AMA members took time to discuss what doctors wish patients knew about vitamins and nutritional supplements. They are: Pieter Cohen, MD, …

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Virtual acute-care program makes patients feel right at home

WEBIf a patient needs to be examined, it can be done in coordination with a home health nurse or community paramedic. And while patients have told Kaiser Permanente …

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Physicians struggle to keep practices afloat after Change cyberattack

WEBCHICAGO – The American Medical Association (AMA) today released informal survey findings (PDF) showing the ongoing, devastating impact of the Change …

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10 keys to mHealth apps that are easier to use

WEBThe guidelines were developed by Xcertia, an independent nonprofit that the AMA and other major health and technology organizations founded.When developers …

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RVs aren’t just for camping: Bringing the clinic to the community

WEBThat’s why, in 2023, Bayhealth unveiled a new mobile health clinic with a renewed purpose to bring health and wellness to the community. From an educational …

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The Civil Rights Era 1955-1968

WEBSummary. In the US, organized medicine emerged from a society deeply divided over slavery, but largely accepting of racial inequities and theories espousing black inferiority. …

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 22, …

WEBReuters (4/22, Mishra, Siddiqui) reports, “UnitedHealth Group said on Monday that hackers stole health and personal data of potentially a “substantial proportion” of …

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