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 Leadership May 2, 2018 · 3 Min Read Dionne Hart, MD: From social worker to psychiatrist of the year AMA member and psychiatrist Dionne Hart, MD, recalls a special gift that set her eyes on medicine at age 5. She persisted in her path despite naysayers. Payment & Delivery Models Apr 20, 2018 · 2 Min Read Physicians to CMS: Shorten 2018 MIPS reporting period Website delays, lack of timely notification on MIPS eligibility make it difficult for physicians to meet full-year reporting requirements. Leadership Apr 19, 2018 · 7 Min Read Working to eliminate health disparities in cardiac care AMA member Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, moves medicine by targeting the health disparities in cardiac care, 1-on-1 with patients and through research and education. Ethics Apr 13, 2018 · 4 Min Read When does physicians’ online branding, advertising go too far? The use of a “medutainment” approach for marketing and promoting plastic surgeons’ online brands can threaten professionalism. Ethics Apr 6, 2018 · 4 Min Read HHS should withdraw proposal on health care conscience rights The proposed rule would undermine patient access to medical care and information, the AMA said in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. USMLE® Step 3 Apr 2, 2018 · 3 Min Read USMLE Step 3: What’s causing patient’s ear pain, irritation? A generally healthy 32-year-old complains of ear pain and a discharge is coming from the ear. What is the next step in treatment? USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Mar 23, 2018 · 4 Min Read Start on Step 2 with 4 often-missed prep questions We have offered a look at some of the most frequently missed USMLE Step 2 test-prep questions. Here are the most popular stumpers of all time. Sustainability Mar 16, 2018 · 5 Min Read In age of digital crime, old motto applies: Be prepared How well a medical practice survives a cyberattack depends on how well it has prepared. Follow this advice on getting started. Load More