Authors of News & Leadership Viewpoints Bookmark Staff News Writer AMA Affiliated Groups News Writer, Authors Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team. News Authors Catalog of Topics Prevention & Wellness Dec 15, 2015 · 4 Min Read Ways physicians found to put patients first in 2015 AMA President Steven J. Stack, MD, reflected on the patient-physician relationship is crucial to effective treatment. Learn some of the ways physicians put patients first and advanced their medical care this year. Physician Health Dec 14, 2015 · 3 Min Read How physicians thrive outside the office Physicians have to learn to maintain a work-life balance. So how do busy physicians thrive outside the office? See what physicians had to say about their personal lives and gain some practical tips. ChangeMedEd Initiative Dec 10, 2015 · 6 Min Read 7 strategies for funding med ed research As fewer institutions fund medical education projects, how can academic physicians ensure their ideas find the financial support they deserve? Here are seven key strategies and resources funding med ed research. Population Health Dec 10, 2015 · 2 Min Read Access to transgender medical care spotlighted A New York Times editorial spotlighted the importance of improving access to transgender medical care. The piece notes the published a landmark resolution in 2008 that said barriers to transition-related care needed to be eliminated. Medicare & Medicaid Dec 8, 2015 · 3 Min Read Top 10 newsmakers for physicians in 2015 Among the biggest news stories for physicians in 2015 included the end of an era for Medicare, the launch of one of the most complex practice changes in recent decades, and the continued advancement of patient care. Chronic Diseases Dec 8, 2015 · 4 Min Read How improv is helping patients with Alzheimer's disease Two actors are approaching Alzheimer’s disease with a creative way to break through. Find out how the rules of improv can help forge stronger connections with Alzheimer patients. Payment & Delivery Models Dec 7, 2015 · 4 Min Read Overcoming barriers to new models of care Physicians are looking to new models of care delivery and payment as a proven means of keeping patients healthier and reducing health care costs. But two key barriers still need to be broken down. Behavioral Health Dec 4, 2015 · 4 Min Read Experts explain how to end opioid overdose epidemic A panel of experts offered ways physicians could help end the opioid overdose epidemic and improve patient care. Among the suggestions were rethinking prescribing practices and the effective use of PDMPs. Load More