Tanya Albert Henry
AMA Affiliated Groups
- Contributing News Writer,
- Authors
Tanya Albert Henry is an award-winning freelance writer who has been covering health care for 20 years. She started her career in daily newspapers, working at The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Detroit News and USA Today before going on to cover medicolegal matters for American Medical News, a weekly newspaper published by the AMA. Tanya later served as American Medical News’ deputy editor, and she also edited its Professional Issues section. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University.
Digital
How telehealth is suited to help neurologists offer convenient care
The pandemic-driven pivot to telehealth showed that much of a neurological exam can be done virtually. Learn how the AMA's supporting telehealth.
Physician Health
5 ways to protect mental health now and during a future crisis
A trauma expert shares concrete steps individuals, organizations and leaders can take to foster better mental health outcomes and build resilience.
Sustainability
Want to help physicians thrive? Stop doing these 6 things now
A checklist to help eliminate practice habits that waste time is one of many AMA resources that can reduce physician burnout.
Sustainability
Myth or fact? Physicians can’t respond to online patient reviews
If a patient writes a review about a physician, can that doctor post a response? HIPAA muddies the matter. The AMA sets the record straight.
Prior Authorization
Prior authorization: What private practice physicians must know
Doctors know all too well the hassles of this payer cost-control process. Find out how the AMA is tackling prior authorization with research and resources for reform.
Prior Authorization
Cancer killed Kathleen Valentini, but prior auth shares the blame
Third-party administrator boasted making “appropriate decisions on patients’ behalf,” but their delays meant suboptimal cancer treatment. Learn more.
Digital
Medical boards get guidance on setting rules for telemedicine
Physicians back the Federation of State Medical Boards’ updated telemedicine policy. Learn how the AMA is supporting telehealth.
Public Health
Mental health toll creates “shadow pandemic” for patients, doctors
COVID-19 has exacerbated the nation’s mental health needs. Learn with the AMA how to combat this crisis and boost physician well-being.