About 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 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? Research 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. Digital 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. Load More
