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 Chronic Diseases Sep 18, 2015 · 4 Min Read New data: Diabetes, prediabetes affect 1 in 2 adults—but there's hope A study reveals that roughly one-half of the U.S. adult population has either diabetes or prediabetes, the precursor of type 2 diabetes. The study also highlights an upward trend in the prevalence of diabetes. Here’s a breakdown of what the numbers look like. Digital Sep 18, 2015 · 4 Min Read How one health system empowers physicians to transform health IT Innovation drives the advancement of health IT, but high-tech developments won’t benefit health care if they’re not created in collaboration with physicians who actually have to use these new technologies. Check out these three programs that are empowering physicians to take the lead in health IT. Health Equity Sep 18, 2015 · 2 Min Read Congressional report spotlights health disparities The Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust released the 2015 Kelly Report on Health Disparities in America, an analysis of the state of African American health in the U.S. It offers a blueprint for reversing health disparities in communities of color. Improve GME Sep 17, 2015 · 3 Min Read Making consults productive: Residents offer a solution Working with consults to treat patients may require special teambuilding strategies. How can residents better collaborate with their peers in other specialties? ChangeMedEd Initiative Sep 17, 2015 · 7 Min Read How new med students are diving into health care delivery science Experiential learning has advanced to new heights with a unique intensive program that allows up to 10 medical students from each class to dive into the principles of patient safety, quality improvement, population health and team-based care. Medicare & Medicaid Sep 17, 2015 · 4 Min Read Put brakes on meaningful use, physicians tell CMS With the final rule for Stage 3 of electronic health record (EHR) meaningful use expected any day, physicians united in calling for policymakers to reevaluate the program and put the brakes on it until its prohibitive problems are fixed. Health Equity Sep 16, 2015 · 3 Min Read Women physician suicide risk, faculty promotion under microscope Two research projects will explore timely issues in the medical profession as they relate to women—physician suicide risk, awareness and prevention and the advancement of female faculty in academic medical centers. Medicare & Medicaid Sep 15, 2015 · 5 Min Read 8 ways Medicare payment policies could soon change Numerous payment policies could see significant changes under the 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. Among these changes are eight issues physicians are urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to correct or improve before the rule is finalized in November. Load More
