Troy Parks

AMA Affiliated Groups

News Writer,
Authors

Troy was a news writer for the AMA from 2015 to 2017. In addition to writing for the AMA, his work has appeared in newsletters and publications of the Colorado Medical Society, the Texas Medical Association, the Washington State Medical Association, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and Oblong Magazine.

Patient Support & Advocacy

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7 MIN READ

Health reform: Industry experts talk funding, market uncertainty

A discussion with experts on what is ahead for health care reform and how medicine will address the needs of patients in an uncertain future.
Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden

Patient Support & Advocacy

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6 MIN READ

Bipartisanship sought to forge lasting health policy solutions

Capitol Hill lawmakers tout the importance of patient advocacy and bipartisanship on big issues such as health coverage for millions of Americans.

Patient Support & Advocacy

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3 MIN READ

Two health tools your patients can use

Two web-based tools aid physicians in educating their patients, promoting shared decision-making and preventing diabetes.
Closeup of medical professional with hands on laptop.

Digital

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6 MIN READ

Developing health IT? Involve physicians from the start

Physicians want and need to be involved in the development of digital health care tools at the ground level.

Prior Authorization

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5 MIN READ

Pains of prior authorization create pressure for reform

Payer and physician organizations gather at HIMSS 2017 to discuss ways to address the burdens of prior authorization.
Man standing rubbing his sore back.

Overdose Epidemic

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3 MIN READ

3 critical factors to help guide your management of chronic pain

Educational module provides physicians with the tools they need to understand chronic pain treatment and safely prescribe opioid medications.
AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, MD, and DACA medical students

Medical School Diversity

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4 MIN READ

These med students fear a rude awakening for their career dreams

DACA-recipient medical students in Chicago talk with AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, MD, about uncertainties over their status.

Digital

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5 MIN READ

Clinical technology in the age of the QPP

What physicians need from health IT developers in an era of payment transformation.