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 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. Prep for Med School Mar 26, 2015 · 3 Min Read Lighten student loan debt with scholarship The cost of medical education may be high, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be crushed by debt. Lighten your student loan debt by applying for one of six scholarships from the AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Award. Medicare & Medicaid Mar 26, 2015 · 2 Min Read House passes SGR repeal bill The U.S. House of Representatives just passed the long overdue bill to permanently repeal the flawed sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula. The bill sets into motion Medicare physician payment reforms that will support physician practices that serve our nation’s seniors and military families enrolled in TRICARE. Prep for Residency Mar 25, 2015 · 4 Min Read Record-breaking Match sees higher percentage of unmatched seniors The largest Match in the history of the National Resident Matching Program saw a higher percentage of medical school seniors failing to place into first-year residency positions. Get all the numbers on the 2015 Match. Residency Finance Mar 25, 2015 · 3 Min Read Life after residency: Get your finances in order As the end of training approaches, medical residents and fellows are probably looking forward to higher income. These five top tips from “Succeeding from Medical School to Practice” can help you prepare for financial life after residency. Load More