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 Judicial Advocacy Apr 1, 2015 · 2 Min Read California damages cap under the MICRAscope Physicians in California could lose the valuable protections of the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) if a case before a state court of appeal is reversed. The case examines whether the state’s cap on non-economic damages violates the right of trial by jury and equal protection. Population Health Apr 1, 2015 · 5 Min Read Is your practice transgender friendly? 7 things to consider Understanding the concerns of patients with varying gender identities can help minimize health disparities. Learn how to make your medical practice transgender-friendly with advice from an expert. Research in Residency Apr 1, 2015 · 4 Min Read Research paper got rejected? Here's how to handle it If your research paper got rejected by the medical journal, what do you do next? Follow these tips from the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Graduate Medical Education, to make the most of your next submission. Medicare & Medicaid Mar 31, 2015 · 2 Min Read What you need to know about Medicare payment cuts A bipartisan bill to eliminate the sustainable growth rate (SGR) is waiting for the U.S. Senate to take action. Here’s what physicians need to know about the Medicare payment cuts. Prevention & Wellness Mar 30, 2015 · 3 Min Read What is a diabetes prevention program? One in three U.S. adults has prediabetes, the precursor to type 2 diabetes. Physicians can use an evidence-based diabetes prevention program to help these patients. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Mar 30, 2015 · 2 Min Read Get your definitive USMLE Step 1 study guide here Students prepping to take the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1 can take advantage of this definitive study guide to make the most of your review time. Get tips from Kaplan Medical. Medicare & Medicaid Mar 27, 2015 · 3 Min Read Despite bipartisan House support for SGR repeal, Senate delays vote on bill After the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to eliminate the flawed Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, the U.S. Senate delayed giving its final approval to the bill. Payment & Delivery Models Mar 26, 2015 · 4 Min Read New TV documentary puts spotlight on physicians and patient-centered care A TV documentary, Rx: The Quiet Revolution, explores the triumphs and challenges of physicians as they attempt to transform health care, one patient at a time. Load More