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 Research Jan 26, 2018 · 4 Min Read Texas town a case study on how doctors generate community jobs Medicine’s positive economic impact can ripple far past the practice door. It can be felt by nearby businesses and support for community development. Research Jan 19, 2018 · 4 Min Read Economy gets bigger boost from doctors than lawyers, higher ed Physicians support more jobs, wages and benefits than comparable counterparts in industries such as legal services, higher education and other health care providers such as nursing homes and home health care. Ethics Jan 19, 2018 · 4 Min Read What is the physician’s proper role in reducing violence? If violence spreads like an infectious disease, as experts argue, then doctors should take an aggressive approach in the exam room and as policy advocates. Research Jan 12, 2018 · 4 Min Read Want to see the economic impact of a doctor? Visit a small town Small-town practice in Illinois illustrates the big picture on physician economic impact. Doctors generate jobs and spending that sustain prosperity. Research Jan 8, 2018 · 4 Min Read Physicians are more than healers—they support millions of jobs Every doctor is a substantial economic engine and across the nation they support trillions in wages, benefits and taxes each year. Specialty Profiles Jan 2, 2018 · 7 Min Read What it’s like to specialize in dermatology: Shadowing Dr. Pandya Amit Pandya, MD, says a good dermatologist has the ability to learn visually and the skill to make patients feel at ease. USMLE® Step 3 Dec 27, 2017 · 3 Min Read USMLE Step 3: What’s the next step to manage leg pain? A 79-year-old man presents with terrible leg pain below the knee and his right foot and leg are cold. What should be done? Digital Dec 21, 2017 · 4 Min Read EHR scribes cut physician documentation time in half, study says New research and an easy-to-access training program point the way to getting the most out of an EHR with the least disruption to care. Load More
