AMA Leadership

Payment & Delivery Models

How physicians are rethinking care delivery

The way care is delivered can have drastic effects on patients’ health, even in the treatment of the same illness. One physician shares her experience in the differences between fee-for-service and value-based care, and how these differences have directly affected her patients’ health outcomes.

Aug 26, 2014 ·

What you need to make smart employment decisions

There are a lot of considerations when it comes to entering into employment versus private practice, and it can be challenging for new physicians—or physicians seeking a change—to navigate.

Aug 26, 2014 ·

Among 100 top influencers in health care, physician leaders shine

Politicians and federal agency heads weren’t the only ones voted into the newly released 2014 100 most influential people in American health care by Modern Healthcare. AMA President Robert M. Wah, MD, and AMA CEO and Executive Vice President James L. Madara, MD, were named to the list.

Aug 19, 2014 ·

How new students can jump headfirst into medicine

It’s funny that no matter how old you are, the autumn season always signals a fresh start. As we move into August and September, my thoughts turn to the students heading back to school, and to the new medical students just joining our ranks.

Aug 5, 2014 ·

4 MIN READ

Pushing for better EHRs: How physicians are taking the lead

I will be participating later this month in a "user group" discussion with my EHR vendor, during which we will be able to share our thoughts on the technology.

Jul 28, 2014 ·

Why you should act now on your Sunshine Act data

This fall, patients will be able to see what kinds of financial interactions you may have had with manufacturers of drugs and medical devices. Physicians have less than 30 days to review this information, reported by industry organizations, and make sure it’s accurate.

Jul 22, 2014 ·

3 MIN READ

5 ways to combat Rx drug abuse

The AMA has taken on the issue of addressing the prescription drug overdose crisis, working with groups such as the National Governors Association to advance the association’s five-pronged approach to curbing this epidemic.

Jul 15, 2014 ·

3 MIN READ

Health IT monitoring crucial to patient safety

As we physicians know, health IT is a field that is rapidly expanding and promises to continue its speedy evolution. Health professionals are starting to realize that increased oversight of these technologies, specifically with regard to patient safety, is crucial.

Jul 7, 2014 ·

4 MIN READ

How my practice is improving patient care and reducing costs

As physicians, our No. 1 priority is always our patients. In my work at New Mexico Cancer Center, we have been working on how to serve our patients even better.