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 Apr 14, 2015 · 3 Min Read Medicare payment formula bites the dust The sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula in the Medicare payments system is no more. Thanks to new legislation, the era of uncertainty for Medicare beneficiaries and their physicians has ended. Med Student Health Apr 14, 2015 · 5 Min Read Lax student views of self-prescribing, impairment tied to burnout A study showed medical students’ attitudes toward inappropriate prescribing behaviors and impairments from alcohol and substance abuse are surprisingly relaxed. These views are closely connected to student burnout. Prevention & Wellness Apr 13, 2015 · 2 Min Read Hypertension-related deaths climb upward—here's what you can do The number of hypertension-related deaths in the United States increased by 66 percent over the past decade. To address hypertension disparities, the AMA is collaborating with the Johns Hopkins Center to Eliminate Cardiovascular Health Disparities. Learn what you can do. Publications & Newsletters Apr 13, 2015 · 4 Min Read KevinMD answers doctors' top social media questions Kevin Pho, MD, founder and editor of KevinMD.com, answers physicians’ questions about social media in the latest issue of Physician Family, the AMA Alliance magazine. Here are some of the highlights from Dr. Pho that can assist doctors in using social media. Digital Apr 13, 2015 · 5 Min Read Med ed experts weigh in on health tech Recognizing the importance of harnessing new health solutions, the AMA partnered with MATTER, a technology incubator. Most recently, the Council on Medical Education went to MATTER to meet with a few entrepreneurs and hear about the future of health tech. AMA PRA Credit System Apr 13, 2015 · 2 Min Read Going abroad? Earn CME for international activities You may be familiar with the many ways to earn continuing medical education (CME) credit in the States, but did you know you can earn CME for participation in certain international activities? Med Student Health Apr 10, 2015 · 6 Min Read How volunteering has made doctors, students happier and healthier Whether you’re an experienced physician or new to the profession, caring for patients at volunteer clinics can revive your passion for practice and offer a mental break from some of the daily stressors that lead to physician burnout. Digital Apr 10, 2015 · 4 Min Read EHRs talking to one another without understanding Electronic health record (EHR) system may be able to send and receive information to other EHRs. However, the ability for information to be exchanged, incorporated and presented in a contextual manner still is lacking, physicians told the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. Load More
