Kevin B. O'Reilly

AMA Affiliated Groups

Senior News Editor,
Authors

Kevin rejoined the AMA in 2016 after an earlier stint as a senior reporter with American Medical News. He has covered a wide range of topics in health care, including diagnostics, medical ethics, quality improvement, patient safety and meetings of the AMA House of Delegates.

Previously, Kevin served as senior editor at CAP Today, a monthly magazine published by the College of American Pathologists. He was graduated with honors from Columbia College Chicago's print journalism program.

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Medicare & Medicaid

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5 MIN READ

Bipartisan bill would stabilize Medicare physician pay for 2025

Following AMA advocacy, House members introduce measure to give physicians a positive Medicare payment update of 4.7% for next year. 
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Public Health

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6 MIN READ

Fixing IV fluid shortage only a start in addressing drug supply

Helene-related IV fluid shortages are widespread. The AMA pulls together resources and outlines steps to resolve an urgent public health crisis.
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Hypertension

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3 MIN READ

1,800-plus health care organizations recognized on BP control

The American Heart Association and AMA recognized the organizations for adopting evidence-based practices and improving blood pressure control.
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Overdose Epidemic

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4 MIN READ

Put your required DEA training on the fast track with the AMA

AMA members have access to curated opioid and substance-use disorder mini-CME tracks to meet the one-time, eight-hour DEA training requirement.
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Specialty Profiles

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5 MIN READ

What it’s really like in family medicine—from 6 physicians who know

Shadowing one family physician is a great way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from six of them is the next best thing.
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Private Practices

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6 MIN READ

7 physician private practice success stories you should know

The AMA offers great resources to help physicians get started in private practice. Learn how these doctors have thrived in this setting. 
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Physician-Patient Relationship

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6 MIN READ

“Medspeak” can shut down effective communication with patients

Physician efforts to deliver the right care at the right time can be foiled by using the wrong words. Get expert advice to improve communication.
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Medicare & Medicaid

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4 MIN READ

August recess a key chance for doctors to press case on Medicare

Doctors can help fix Medicare in face-to-face visits with members of Congress this month. The AMA is giving them the tools to do it right.