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 Jul 7, 2015 · 3 Min Read What physicians need to know about patient portals Patients are used to accessing information online. Physicians can access their health information online through patient portals. As a physician, learn what you need to know to get patients to use this technology. Residency Finance Jul 6, 2015 · 6 Min Read Top tips for developing a med school loan repayment strategy Medical school debt can seem overwhelming. Developing a strategy for paying back your loans can help make handling that debt more manageable. Here are top tips physicians in training should know. Public Health Advocacy Jul 6, 2015 · 3 Min Read Dropping weight and spending: A proven way to curb diabetes People with prediabetes who participate in the National Diabetes Prevention Program lost weight and spent less on health care over three years versus those who did not participate in such a program. Medicare & Medicaid Jul 2, 2015 · 3 Min Read How payments, penalties will change post-SGR With the repeal of the sustainable growth rate formula comes a new, consolidated quality reporting program for Medicare. Learn how bonus payments and financial penalties will be affected under the merit-based incentive payment system. Claims Processing Jul 1, 2015 · 2 Min Read The ICD-10 countdown continues—make sure you're ready The countdown to the ICD-10 code set implementation deadline continues. Make sure your medical practice is ready to minimize disruptions. If you haven’t checked them out yet, here are some practical resources from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Transition to Attending Jul 1, 2015 · 3 Min Read 10 must-read articles if you want to be a medical educator Pursuing a career in medical education? Physicians and trainees can launch a med ed career without pursuing additional degrees. This must-read list of articles will help you improve your skills as a medical educator. Specialty Profiles Jun 30, 2015 · 4 Min Read What it's like to be in interventional radiology: Shadowing Dr. Ding As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in interventional radiology? Alex Ding, MD, shares what it’s like to work in a hospital-based practice. Prevention & Wellness Jun 30, 2015 · 3 Min Read Diabetes risks and solutions may lie in patients' communities A study found investigated whether the physical and social environments of patients’ communities were associated with the development of type 2 diabetes. They looked at whether neighborhood resources to support greater physical activity and healthy diets are associated with a lower incidence of type 2 diabetes. Load More