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 Digital Jun 13, 2014 · 3 Min Read How using EHRs may become less burdensome, more beneficial Usability issues with electronic health records (EHR) and unrealistic requirements for the meaningful use program rank among the chief causes of professional dissatisfaction among physicians, but more than four out of five doctors say they prefer to stick with this evolving technology that holds the promise of... Chronic Diseases Jun 12, 2014 · 3 Min Read Diabetes takes center stage in JAMA A special theme issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) released this week examines a variety of issues that will impact the treatment and prevention of diabetes, one of the most troubling epidemics in the United States and around the globe. Career Development Jun 11, 2014 · 3 Min Read Framework needed for physicians to re-enter workforce Academic medicine stakeholders delved deep into physician re-entry—including how to define re-entry and whether there is a need to create specific re-entry resources—at a special forum convened by the AMA Council on Medical Education (CME). Digital Jun 11, 2014 · 2 Min Read Physicians call for better electronic data interchange New policies adopted at the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting this week included calls for sorely needed changes to health IT to accommodate physicians and patients’ needs. AMA PRA Credit System Jun 11, 2014 · 2 Min Read Doctors ask for closer look at maintenance of certification Physicians voted during the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting to continue investigating maintenance of certification (MOC), osteopathic continuous certification (OCC) and maintenance of licensure (MOL), including assessing the impact of MOC on physician practices. Transition to Attending Jun 11, 2014 · 2 Min Read How to take innovations beyond the exam room Medical residents have grown up in a tech-obsessed world and are fluent in digital technologies, making them poised to deliver tomorrow’s lifesaving inventions. A “serial entrepreneur” with decades of success shared her best tips for bringing new innovations into fruition at a special education session for residents during the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting. Digital Jun 11, 2014 · 2 Min Read New telemedicine policy lays out principles for coverage, payment The AMA House of Delegates this week approved a set of principles to ensure the appropriate coverage of and payment for telemedicine services. The principles set out a number of conditions for coverage and payment, including abiding by state licensure laws and following evidence-based practice guidelines. AMA Elections Jun 11, 2014 · 2 Min Read AMA trustees, council members elected Physicians were elected during the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting to open seats on the AMA Board of Trustees and six AMA councils. Load More
