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 Health Equity Jul 13, 2015 · 3 Min Read 3 ways to take personalized medicine to the next level For some physicians, the term “personalized medicine” refers to a person’s zip code because where people live defines their health outcomes. Here are three ways physicians are minimizing health disparities and taking personalized medicine to the next level. Medicare & Medicaid Jul 10, 2015 · 2 Min Read How the SGR repeal law affects medical liability The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) has a variety of provisions, including one that prevents federal health care reform laws and regulations from being used as grounds for medical liability. Underrepresented in Medicine Jul 10, 2015 · 2 Min Read Association of American Indian Physicians announces new leadership The Association of American Indian Physicians announced the selection of Polly Olsen as its new executive director. Olsen will fill the position currently held by Margaret Knight, who is retiring after 27 years with the organization. Personal Benefits Jul 10, 2015 · 1 Min Read Financial services and insurance for senior physicians The AMA’s Physicians Financial Partners program provides access to a nationwide network of independent, local and experienced financial professionals who have undergone a comprehensive due-diligence process by AMA Insurance. Ethics Jul 9, 2015 · 2 Min Read How patient care has changed in the ACA era: Ethical perspectives More than 16 million people have been covered by insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The July issue of the AMA Journal of Ethics seeks to help physicians understand what the ACA means for patient care, clinical research, physician specialty choice and payment. Claims Processing Jul 9, 2015 · 2 Min Read 8 free must-have ICD-10 resources The CMS announced that it is making some critical changes to the transition period between ICD-9 and ICD-10. These eight resources can help get your practice up to speed for the code switch. Ethics Jul 8, 2015 · 4 Min Read Applying medical ethics to the modern practice How will the modern practice of medicine be affected by the availability of personal information online, patient use of smartphones in the exam room and rapidly diversifying cultures in the patient population? What are the ethical implication for physicians? Transition to Attending Jul 8, 2015 · 3 Min Read Is private practice really giving way to hospital ownership? An AMA report looked at changes in physician private practice arrangements. The survey found that growth in hospital ownership has been slow. Most physicians still patient care in small practices. Load More
