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 Medicare & Medicaid Oct 2, 2015 · 6 Min Read Regulations are sidelining patients: Physicians talk EHRs Electronic health record (EHR) meaningful use regulations continue to interfere with practice efficiency, but how are they affecting patient care? Physicians took the floor at a special town hall meeting, giving the detailed answers to this question that federal policymakers need to hear. Claims Processing Sep 30, 2015 · 2 Min Read How to handle ICD-10 issues With the arrival of the Oct. 1 implementation deadline for ICD-10, you need to be sure your practice can take care of any claims processing issues that result from using the new code set. The AMA’s ICD-10 Web page allows you to report any issues your practice is experiencing with how Medicare is processing claims now that the ICD-10 code set is in effect. Transition to Attending Sep 30, 2015 · 5 Min Read 8 benefits to negotiate for your next job offer Negotiation is an artful form of communication that entails asking for exactly what you deserve—and that means employee benefits. Here’s a must-have list of benefits every new physician should ask for when negotiating a job offer. Chronic Diseases Sep 30, 2015 · 4 Min Read Top 9 takeaways from heart health tweet chat How can physicians partner with their patients to ensure a healthy heart environment? The AMA hosted a vibrant tweet chat on World Heart Day when primary care physician Michael Rakotz, MD, sat down with leading cardiologist Clyde Yancy, MD. Specialty Profiles Sep 29, 2015 · 6 Min Read What it's like to be in adolescent medicine: Shadowing Dr. Barangan As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in adolescent medicine? Meet Caroline Barangan, MD, a 12-year veteran of adolescent medicine. Read her insights to help determine whether a career in adolescent medicine might be a good fit for you. Specialty Profiles Sep 29, 2015 · 6 Min Read What it's like to be in adolescent and internal medicine: Shadowing Dr. Rohr-Kirchgraber As a med student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in adolescent and/or internal medicine? Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, talks about how her practice lifestyle, challenges of caring for patients and other topics. Specialty Profiles Sep 29, 2015 · 5 Min Read What it's like to be in psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. Reardon When it comes to choosing a medical specialty, do you ever wonder what it would be like to pursue psychiatry? Claudia Reardon, MD, an assistant professor and psychiatrist shares insights to help you decide if a career in psychiatry is a good fit for you. Specialty Profiles Sep 29, 2015 · 2 Min Read Will gender influence your specialty? Physicians offer insights Does gender impact the culture of a specialty? Get the inside scoop with unique perspectives from women in psychiatry, adolescent medicine and internal medicine—plus their top tips for success in the field. Load More