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 Behavioral Health Jun 9, 2015 · 2 Min Read From Rx monitoring to treatment: Solutions for overdose epidemic Physicians at the AMA Annual Meeting underscored their commitment to reverse the opioid overdose epidemic. Among the policies adopted to this end were ones that called for increased Rx monitoring and coverage for addiction treatment. Medicare & Medicaid Jun 9, 2015 · 2 Min Read New AMA policy urges better coverage for behavioral health care services Physicians at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting called for increased access and coverage of integrated medical and behavioral health care services. The new policy directs the AMA to urge Medicaid and private health insurers to pay for physical and behavioral health care services provided on the same day. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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? Load More
