American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine When a colleague struggles with burnout, here’s how to reach out American Medical Association - Staff News Writer It isn’t always easy to detect when a friend or colleague is suffering from burnout, and even if you do, it can be uncomfortable to speak up about …
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American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine 10 terms every doctor should know about BP American Medical Association - Sara Berg Nearly half of adults in the U.S. have hypertension. And while significant progress has been made in reducing high BP, blood-pressure control remains …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine How a combined residency program can shape your career American Medical Association - Brendan Murphy If your interests in medicine are multifaceted, then when it comes time to choosing a medical specialty you may want to consider a combined residency …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMental Health How integrated behavioral health can transform practices American Medical Association - Timothy M. Smith Primary care practices see patients with untreated and undertreated mental illness every day, although many feel they cannot adequately address their …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationPain Reforming pain-management education for the next generation of physicians American Medical Association - Staff News Writer After seven years in private practice, Rachel Franklin, MD, returned to where she finished her residency in family medicine and saw a need to improve …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine Provider networks & access to care American Medical Association As provider networks continue to narrow, it is imperative that states reevaluate their network adequacy requirements and the ways in which they …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationHealth Care Improving provider networks & access to care American Medical Association As provider networks continue to narrow, it is imperative that states reevaluate their network adequacy requirements and the ways in which they …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine What it’s like to specialize in endocrinology: Shadowing Dr. Newman American Medical Association - Staff News Writer As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in endocrinology? Meet AMA member Connie Newman, MD, an endocrinologist and a …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine High court ruling must avoid encouraging involuntary commitment American Medical Association - Tanya Albert Henry Giving mental health patients access to outpatient care and reserving involuntary commitments for situations that warrant them is crucial to patient …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine When global health emergencies strike, how should doctors respond? American Medical Association - Staff News Writer Over the last few years we have seen outbreaks of Ebola, dengue, Zika, measles and influenza. These outbreaks continue to increase in frequency, in …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine Don’t let medical specialty stereotypes block path that fits you American Medical Association - Brendan Murphy There is the perception and there is reality. When it comes to medical specialty choice, how often do the two intersect? That’s a question medical …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine What’s your resident persona and how could it shape your career? American Medical Association - Brendan Murphy Understanding one’s strengths and weaknesses can go a long way toward forging the ideal career path in medicine. One program is implementing a …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine Physician burnout: Which medical specialties feel the most stress American Medical Association - Sara Berg An online survey of doctors finds an overall physician burnout rate of 42%, which is down from 46% five years ago. Three new entries in the top six …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine Patient movements could help doctors rediscover medicine’s joy American Medical Association - Tanya Albert Henry A patient revolution is brewing, and it’s one that will benefit more than patients. It could help decrease physician burnout and revive the joy of …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine #MeToo in medicine: The after effects of harassment American Medical Association - Staff News Writer The inherent strict hierarchy in medical training programs can make it particularly difficult for students to report sexual harassment. Along with …
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American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine Private practice: 4 ways team-based care can boost the bottom line American Medical Association - Andis Robeznieks A Wisconsin health system raised its quality scores, generated more revenue, lowered costs, and boosted clinician satisfaction after just 12 months …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine Avoid "elder-speak" with your senior patients American Medical Association - Staff News Writer Within the next two decades, one-in-five Americans will be older than 65. Physicians face unique challenges in treating elderly patients, who often …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationHealth Care Health care 2020: Here’s where Congress and the states are headed American Medical Association - Andis Robeznieks A divided Congress and a presidential election year create impediments to passing meaningful health care legislation. But Todd Askew, the AMA’s new …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine Jordan Lippincott: Boosting access to care for underserved American Medical Association - Staff News Writer The AMA “Members Move Medicine” series profiles a wide variety of doctors, offering a glimpse into the passions of women and men navigating new …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine Medical students: Learn why team-based care is so critical American Medical Association - Timothy M. Smith Health care organizations can dramatically cut the number of deaths from medical error each year by taking lessons from high-reliability …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine These 5 AMA member benefits help medical students thrive American Medical Association - Brendan Murphy The AMA is with its members every step of the way. For medical students, that means the AMA provides resources to thrive—academically and in charting …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine New 2020 CPT codes recognize E/M work that happens online American Medical Association - Andis Robeznieks Much attention is, rightly, going to the major overhaul of evaluation and management (E/M) office visit codes that will take effect in 2021 and is …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine What medical residents need to know about fraud-and-abuse laws American Medical Association - Marck Zarefsky It is easy for medical residents to be intimidated by the specter of fraud-and-abuse laws. After all, filing false insurance claims to Medicare, …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine Feeling burned out? Try picking up the phone to call your coach American Medical Association - Sara Berg Professional coaching helped reduce physician burnout and improve resilience, job satisfaction, engagement and fulfillment among 88 physicians in a …
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American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationHealth Care New Jersey rejects bill to weaken doctors’ role as care team leaders American Medical Association - Kevin B. O'Reilly What’s the news: Lawmakers in New Jersey this week opted against moving forward with legislation that would have allowed advanced practice registered …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine 3 ways physicians can improve the vaccine conversation American Medical Association - Sara Berg The evidence shows that vaccines are safe, cost-effective and successful in reducing or eliminating disease. As widespread vaccine hesitancy …
American Medical Associationflipped into American Medical AssociationMedicine How previsit labs lead to richer patient-physician conversations American Medical Association - Staff News Writer In most medical practices, patients are sent to the lab at the end of their visits for tests the physician ordered. The next day, when the laboratory …
American Medical Associationflipped into AMA Why putting prices in EHRs will help doctors keep costs in check American Medical Association - Andis Robeznieks Navigating today’s health care system can be like wheeling a shopping cart through a store and not knowing how much the items you’ve selected cost …
American Medical Associationflipped into AMA Hye-Jin Yun: Think globally, act 1 patient at a time American Medical Association - Staff News Writer The AMA “Members Move Medicine” series profiles a wide variety of doctors, offering a glimpse into the passions of women and men navigating new …
American Medical Associationflipped into AMA How to fix surprise billing without impeding access to care American Medical Association - Kevin B. O'Reilly The AMA and other physician organizations representing hundreds of thousands of U.S. doctors are outlining for policymakers how to keep patients out …
American Medical Associationflipped into AMA Help patients monitor cholesterol to lower heart disease risk American Medical Association - Sara Berg Patients with obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are at an increased risk for heart disease and stroke. Because elevated cholesterol …
American Medical Associationflipped into AMA What real innovation in medicine looks like American Medical Association - Andis Robeznieks Innovators in health care are finding new ways to improve patient diagnosis, outcomes and experience while reducing physician burnout, lowering costs …
