Michael Winters

AMA Affiliated Groups

Contributing News Writer,
Authors

Michael Winters was a contributing writer for the AMA in 2016.

Population Care

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3 MIN READ

VA invites physicians to join as agency recovers from scandal

Changes underway at the VA could make it an appealing place for physicians to work and contribute to the agency’s rebuilding. David Shulkin, MD, undersecretary of health at the VA, addressed the 2016 Annual Meeting of the AMA.

Medical School Life

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2 MIN READ

Third-year med students get advice on caring for patients

Med school students preparing to start making rounds get advice on shaping crucial physician-patient relationship. Professor of surgery tells students how to navigate the routines and roles of the wards.

Population Care

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4 MIN READ

Criminal justice reform can improve public health

Mass incarceration poses a threat to public health, fueling chronic disease and mental illness that physicians must address. Working for criminal justice reform can save money and lives.

Annual Meeting

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4 MIN READ

New AMA president urges physicians to increase health care advocacy

New AMA president, Dr. Andrew Gurman, urges physicians to advocate for the best outcomes for their patients and profession. He asks physicians to fight forces interfering with health care by driving a wedge between patients and their doctors.

Public Health

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4 MIN READ

Flint lead crisis prompts new AMA policy on water purity

The public health danger raised by Flint’s lead crisis prompted the AMA to adopt policy encouraging the timely removal of lead services lines, public availability of water test results, regular testing of water at schools, daycares and health care facilities at the 2016 Annual Meeting.

Annual Meeting

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3 MIN READ

AMA president on physician perseverance and public service

Addressing the 2016 annual meeting AMA President Steven J. Stack, MD, looked at how physicians persevere in the face of many challenges to the profession and continue to serve the public.

Medical Residency Personal Finance

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3 MIN READ

Medical residents: Don't ignore preparing for accidents or illnesses

What if an accident or illness left you disabled? Less than 25 percent of medical residents have an updated will, power of attorney documents and end-of-life directives.

Medical Residency Personal Finance

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3 MIN READ

Young physicians, get a handle on your finances

An AMA study shows 71 percent of young physicians feel somewhat or not very knowledgeable about financial planning. To get a handle on retirement, savings and investments, work with an adviser.