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Dec 2018
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Using digital solutions to improve outco...

American Medical Association
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Technology has dramatically changed the way we approach health care in our nation at a system level, at a provider level and at a patient level. This episode will explore the positives and negatives of digital health applications and how they’re redefining health care.

Joining us for this discussion are Drs. Liz Joy and Carolyn Jasik. Dr. Joy is the medical director for community health, health promotion & wellness, and food & nutrition at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City. Dr. Jasik is a board-certified clinical informatics physician with experience in both clinical management of diabetes and creating digital health solutions for health behavior change.

For more information about the AMA Physician Innovation Network referenced in this episode, visit ama-assn.org/pin.

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