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 Publications & Newsletters Jan 27, 2014 · 2 Min Read Development of evidence-based medicine explored in oral history video A new video released through the JAMA Network and the BMJ captures the achievements of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and explains what remains to be done, as explained by pioneers in the field.Leaders in EBM were invited to participate in the oral history event and filming, and the interviews were woven together to... Research Jan 24, 2014 · 2 Min Read How physicians are compensated—New study reveals payment methods New data on physician compensation methods show that many physicians in non-solo practice settings are paid through a blend of methods, and salary was reported as the most common type of compensation. Leadership Jan 23, 2014 · 3 Min Read "A lot less of House, MD, and more of Car Talk": A peek at medicine's future Renowned diagnostician Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MD, says physicians can learn valuable lessons from Click and Clack, longtime hosts of the popular Car Talk radio program. ChangeMedEd Initiative Jan 22, 2014 · 2 Min Read New faculty training program aims to transform medical education A select group of faculty members of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University are embarking on a year-long professional development program designed to develop skills for implementing new practice design and new curricula for today’s environment of team-based care. GME Funding Jan 22, 2014 · 2 Min Read Large GME geographic imbalances exist, says new study With a population of roughly 600,000, Washington, D.C., receives about $173 per person in Medicare GME payments, while Wyoming receives $2.91 per person, despite a similar population size. Judicial Advocacy Jan 17, 2014 · 2 Min Read Physicians, insurer argue Medicare Advantage terminations in court A federal appeals court is hearing arguments Tuesday about whether an injunction preventing massive terminations of physicians from UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage plan should remain in effect. Behavioral Health Jan 16, 2014 · 2 Min Read FDA asks physicians to prescribe painkillers with limited acetaminophen In advance of eliminating the availability of prescription combination drugs that contain more than 325 milligrams of acetaminophen per dosage unit, the FDA recommended that physicians stop prescribing medications that exceed this limit. Medicare & Medicaid Jan 15, 2014 · 2 Min Read How the three SGR repeal bills would change current law A new comparison of the three versions of legislation to repeal Medicare's failed SGR formula reveals how each bill would impact laws in place today and how the proposals compare to one another. Load More
