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 Education ChangeMedEd Initiative Aug 13, 2014 · 3 Min Read Why faculty development is crucial to med ed innovation Academic physicians and faculty across the country are innovating new ways to teach the physicians of tomorrow, but first, the trainers must become the trainees. Residents Resident Wellness Aug 12, 2014 · 2 Min Read Top reasons residents leave their programs—and why they stay A new study published in JAMA Surgery found that more than half of general surgery residents have seriously considered leaving their training programs. The findings offer insight for graduate medical education programs and residents as they progress through their training. Practice Management CPT® Aug 12, 2014 · 1 Min Read Easily import codes using new CPT® 2015 Data File Simplify CPT® coding by importing the 2015 CPT code set into your claims and billing software using the CPT® 2015 Data File on CD-ROM. Public Health Behavioral Health Aug 12, 2014 · 2 Min Read Grants help at-risk youth learn about dangers of Rx drug misuse Do you have an idea for a grassroots public health program that addresses prescription medication safety for underserved or at-risk youth? Advocacy Access to Care Aug 11, 2014 · 2 Min Read 4 common misconceptions patients have about their insurance Now that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is fully in place, many of us are seeing patients for whom navigating the complexities of health care insurance is a brand new challenge. Public Health Prevention & Wellness Aug 11, 2014 · 2 Min Read 3 steps for acting rapidly to control high blood pressure Recently, AMA Wire® has focused coverage on how to measure blood pressure accurately, the first action to appropriately managing high blood pressure. Once a patient’s hypertension is confirmed, physicians and their practice staff should act rapidly to help bring that blood pressure under control. Public Health Behavioral Health Aug 8, 2014 · 3 Min Read How states are taking on the national Rx abuse crisis As the nation’s prescription drug abuse crisis continues its devastating course, physicians and policymakers are trying to tackle the issue head on, at both the national and state levels. Here are some key ways prescription drug abuse is being addressed in the states. Education ChangeMedEd Initiative Aug 7, 2014 · 3 Min Read What physicians need to make better use of technology How can tomorrow’s physicians integrate technology into their practice beyond simply using electronic health records (EHR)? One medical school outlined exactly how physicians of the future can be adept at making technology work for them. Load More