New model makes patient care more than face-to-face visits
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Two things that physicians want for their patients are more stability and fewer visits to the emergency department. But often the services that are needed to do so are unbillable, and the resources are hard to find otherwise. A new care model for oncologists intends to solve this problem by providing the resources needed to closely manage patients ’ care in-between their face-to-face treatments to reduce complications. < /p > < p >
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) developed the patient-centered oncology payment model, an alternative payment model (APM) that focuses on two things: making sure the...
Source: AMA Wire - July 29, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
Join a CDC, AMA webinar on Zika virus
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the AMA will host a webinar to update clinicians on the current state of the Zika virus outbreak and the latest clinical guidance. < /p > < p >
The webinar will feature two experts from the CDC who will offer valuable information to help health care professionals < a href= " http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/wr/mm6529e1.htm?s_cid=mm6529e1_e " rel= " nofollow " > diagnose and manage < /a > patients with possible Zika virus infection and explain the latest < a href= " http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/wr/mm6529e2.htm?s_cid=mm6529e2_e " rel= " nofollow " ...
Source: AMA Wire - July 28, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
Rethinking how physicians learn to prevent, manage chronic disease
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As the number of patients with chronic conditions continues to climb, so do the rates of burnout among physicians. Fundamental changes to how physicians approach chronic care are taking shape in medical schools across the country —and these changes may improve the health and well-being of both patients and physicians. < /p > < p > < strong > The growing burden of chronic disease < /strong > < a href= " http://pluck.ama-assn.org/ver1.0/../static/images/store/7/13/570b5e2b-abc8-473a-8dc6-4737c0477766.Full.jpg?1 " style= " font-size:12px; " target= " _blank " > < img src= " http://pluck.ama-assn.org/ver1.0/../stat...
Source: AMA Wire - July 27, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
Supercharge career skills at the AMA Research Symposium
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Each fall physicians in training have a chance to spotlight their research projects before leaders of the medical community. Find out how the AMA Research Symposium can boost your visibility, build your CV and expand your network. Last year ’s symposium winners also offer tips for competitors. < /p > < p >
Symposium participants compete for cash prizes and benefit from the chance to present their findings before experts in their fields. The symposium takes place Nov. 11-12 during the 2016 AMA Interim Meeting at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando. < /p > < p > < strong > Build credibility, poli...
Source: AMA Wire - July 27, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
From hospital to home: A model for safer transitions
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Patients with multiple chronic conditions, polypharmacy and unmet social needs are often at risk for serious drug therapy problems during the transition from hospital to home. A new model has made these transitions safer and decreased hospital admissions and emergency department visits for patients. < /p > < p >
Developed by the University of Tennessee in partnership with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, the SafeMed model uses a primary care-based team, which includes physicians, pharmacists, nurses and community health workers, to form a support network for high-risk and high-needs patients as they tr...
Source: AMA Wire - July 26, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
Physicians, patients take active approach to diabetes fight-online
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A new project underway is creating a roadmap for large health care organizations to partner with their patients to fight off type 2 diabetes when they are most at risk of developing the disease. The program spurs patients to make the necessary behavioral changes and gives care teams the data they need to keep their patients healthy. < /p > < p >
The project is a collaboration of the AMA, < a href= " https://www.omadahealth.com/ " rel= " nofollow " target= " _blank " > Omada Health < /a > , a digital behavioral medicine company, and < a href= " https://intermountainhealthcare.org/ " rel= " nofollow " target= "...
Source: AMA Wire - July 26, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
Physicians, patients take active approach diabetes fight-online
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A new project underway is creating a roadmap for large health care organizations to partner with their patients to fight off type 2 diabetes when they are most at risk of developing the disease. The program spurs patients to make the necessary behavioral changes and gives care teams the data they need to keep their patients healthy. < /p > < p >
The project is a collaboration of the AMA, < a href= " https://www.omadahealth.com/ " target= " _blank " rel= " nofollow " > Omada Health < /a > , a digital behavioral medicine company, and < a href= " https://intermountainhealthcare.org/ " target= " _blank " rel= " n...
Source: AMA Wire - July 26, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
3 ways to battle the “July effect” in teaching hospitals
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Each summer new residents and faculty figure out the layout of large facilities and meet a host of new teammates and patients. They also struggle with efficiency, quality and patient safety during the dawn of the academic year. < a href= " http://pluck.ama-assn.org/ver1.0/../static/images/store/3/6/a33d307a-d9e8-4f9d-8640-42d4718cddff.Full.jpg?1 " target= " _blank " > < img src= " http://pluck.ama-assn.org/ver1.0/../static/images/store/3/6/a33d307a-d9e8-4f9d-8640-42d4718cddff.Large.jpg?1 " style= " margin:15px;float:right; " / > < /a > < /p > < p >
But there are ways to combat the legendary “July effect” t...
Source: AMA Wire - July 25, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
USMLE Step 2: This month ’s question to beat
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Getting ready for the United States Medical Licensing Examination ® (USMLE®) Step 2 is no easy feat, but we’re sharing expert insights to help give you a leg up. Take a look at the exclusive scoop on this month’s most-missed USMLE Step 2 test prep question. Think you have what it takes to rise above your peers? Test your USMLE knowledge, and view an expert v ideo explanation of the answer from Kaplan Medical. < /p > < p >
Once you ’ve got this question under your belt, be sure to test your knowledge with < a href= " http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/ama-wire/blog/USMLE_Prep/1 " target= " _self " > other post...
Source: AMA Wire - July 25, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
Banning expert testimony from liability cases: Court decides
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Can trial courts block physicians ’ expert witnesses from testifying in medical liability cases? One Wisconsin court recently did, leaving it to the court of appeals to decide whether a physician defendant has the right to present expert testimony that differs from that of the plaintiffs. < /p > < p >
At stake in < em > Bayer v. Dobbins < /em > was whether trial court had properly excluded expert testimony regarding injuries to a newborn that had resulted in complications in the birthing process. < /p > < p > < strong > What happened in Wisconsin < /strong > < /p > < p >
Leah Bayer was delivering her chil...
Source: AMA Wire - July 22, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
Don ’t be stumped: This month’s USMLE Step 1 question
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When it comes to taking exams, not all questions are created equal. If you ’re preparing for the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 1 exam, you need this exclusive scoop on one of the most commonly missed USMLE test prep questions. Find out what this month’s challenging question is, and view an expert video explanation of the answer from Kapla n Medical. < /p > < p >
Welcome to this month ’s installment of the < em > AMA Wire < /em > ® series, Tutor talk: Tips from Kaplan Medical on the most missed USMLE test prep questions from Kaplan’s Qbank: Step 1. Each month, we’re reve...
Source: AMA Wire - July 22, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
DOJ, states side with patients and physicians-file to block insurance mergers
< p > < a href= " http://pluck.ama-assn.org/ver1.0/../static/images/store/8/5/787faf50-2e7e-40f2-8504-fdc60f4bae64.Full.jpg?1 " style= " font-size:12px; " target= " _blank " > < img src= " http://pluck.ama-assn.org/ver1.0/../static/images/store/8/5/787faf50-2e7e-40f2-8504-fdc60f4bae64.Large.jpg?1 " style= " margin:15px;height:150px;width:100px;float:left; " / > < /a > < em > An AMA Viewpoints post by AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, MD < /em > < /p > < p >
Prospects for major health insurance consolidation took a major hit when the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a number of states filed antitrust lawsuits Thursd...
Source: AMA Wire - July 21, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
3 useful changes to Meaningful Use
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed changes to the Meaningful Use program that are intended to relieve physician reporting burdens. Those changes include reducing the 2016 reporting period to 90 days.
Based on feedback from the health care community, the proposed changes “better support physicians in providing beneficiaries with the right care at the right time,” CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt said in a press release. These changes were detailed in the 2017 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule released last week.
What changed?
The AMA continues to ...
Source: AMA Wire - July 20, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
Tracking patients between visits: A new care model
As the health care system transitions to value-based care, new models of care will be a critical part of the new Medicare payment system. Learn how one physician is using a new model of care to track patients in between face-to-face visits in his practice.
What patients and submarines have in common
Imagine your patients, as you probably do every day, out in the world living their lives. You may wonder if their treatment is working, their medication is causing any side effects, their blood pressure is rising or any number of possibilities that could be percolating unknown—but you can’t find out until they come in f...
Source: AMA Wire - July 19, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
What ’s keeping PrEP under wraps
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PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a safe and effective medication that can prevent at-risk patients from contracting HIV, yet the treatment is not widely known by physicians or the patient base that could benefit most from it. Learn what HIV experts say about the treatment and the obstacles to integrating it into primary care practice. < /p > < p > < strong > Getting the word out < /strong > < /p > < p >
PrEP reaches a small proportion of the Americans who could benefit from it, experts said at an education session by the AMA LGBT Advisory Committee during the < a href= " http://www.ama-assn.org/sub/meeting/i...
Source: AMA Wire - July 19, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news
