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 Public Health Population Health Jun 9, 2015 · 2 Min Read Physicians outline ways to improve veterans' health care Policy adopted this week at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting is aimed at increasing access to care for the nation’s veterans. New policies to improve veteran’s health care cover include advocating for the VA to pay private physicians Medicare rates and hire additional physicians. House of Delegates AMA Elections Jun 9, 2015 · 2 Min Read AMA trustees, council members elected Physicians were elected during the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting to open seats on the AMA Board of Trustees and six AMA councils. See which physicians were elected. Practice Management Physician Health Jun 9, 2015 · 2 Min Read New AMA policy calls for research on violence against physicians Physicians at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting passed policy to support a new research study on methods that will prevent violence against physicians and other health care professionals in the workplace. Public Health Behavioral Health Jun 9, 2015 · 1 Min Read Physicians move to lower generic prescription drug costs Physicians at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting voted to take action to address generic prescription drug increases. The AMA Council on Medical Service is expected to release a report at the 2015 AMA Interim Meeting in November that examines both brand name and generic price increases. Education AMA PRA Credit System Jun 9, 2015 · 3 Min Read Doctors give state boards MOL guidance Physicians at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting voted on policy to clarify the differences between Maintenance of certification (MOC) and maintenance of licensure (MOL). They also gave state medical boards guidance around the MOL process. Public Health Prevention & Wellness Jun 9, 2015 · 2 Min Read Why medical reasons should be the only exemptions from vaccinations Immunization programs in the Unites States are credited with having controlled or eliminated the spread of epidemic diseases. When it comes to exemptions from vaccinations, public health experts are faced with determining if they can be given for non-medical reasons? Education AMA PRA Credit System Jun 9, 2015 · 2 Min Read More transparent, physician-friendly MOC focus of new policy Physicians took on the maintenance of certification (MOC) process at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting, calling for more transparency and education surrounding the process. One new policy asks the American Board of Medical Specialties to develop “fiduciary standards” for its member boards. Public Health Injury & Violence Jun 9, 2015 · 1 Min Read Doctors uniquely suited to help human trafficking victims The AMA adopted policy to help address human trafficking. The policy calls for physician education so they can identify and report suspected cases of human trafficking to the appropriate authorities while ensuring victims have the medical, legal and social resources they need. Load More
