Authors of News & Leadership Viewpoints Bookmark Michael Winters AMA Affiliated Groups Contributing News Writer, Authors Michael Winters was a contributing writer for the AMA in 2016. News Authors Catalog of Topics Sustainability May 4, 2016 · 3 MIN READ Court case could lead to unlimited awards of punitive damages The Tennessee Supreme Court is reviewing a dispute between a life insurance company and the policy beneficiary. A jury initially awarded the beneficiary punitive damages which the insurance company claims violate a state law that caps such awards. Sustainability May 3, 2016 · 4 MIN READ Physicians' culture of invincibility prevents dealing with burnout Life coach who studies physician burnout and suicide says medicine needs to abandon idea of invincibility. Discussing burnout seen as sign of weakness. Coach suggests tips for building life balance and wellness. Preparing for Residency May 2, 2016 · 4 MIN READ Graduating med students: Make a successful transition to residency Move from med school to hospital training easier by adopting seven principles for working in a clinical setting. Get off to a good start with hard-earned lessons from a chief resident on how to survive your first grueling year as an intern. Transition from Resident to Attending Apr 27, 2016 · 3 MIN READ Negotiating your first employment contract as a new physician Your first job as a new physician has arrived. So has the need to sign an employment contract. An experienced health care attorney can take the stress out of reviewing the contract. Health Equity Apr 25, 2016 · 3 MIN READ A growing health disparity: Life expectancy for richest, poorest Americans The poorest men in the U.S. at age 40 have a life expectancy similar to men in Pakistan and Sudan. The richest Americans continue to add years to their lives. A study examines how income correlates with longevity—and how that’s changing.
