More physicians being sued by patients they’ve never treated
Do doctors ever have “legal duty of care” in such cases? An AMA education session explored the issue.
Related Articles
CPT codes offer the language to report AI-enabled health services
Even as the payment landscape for health AI remains unsettled, the AMA CPT Editorial Panel guides thoughtful implementation of AI.
Weighing a rural physician residency program? 6 things to know
Is a rural residency program right for you? Before the rank-order deadline, a general surgery resident who works in a rural setting offered some key…
Why is home health care growing? No one wants to be in a hospital
Ochsner Health is using new tech and aligning stakeholders to deliver care in the setting that patients prefer—their own homes.
Final-year residents: Are you up to speed with your job search?
From the application to the offer, there are four key steps to landing your first job as a practicing physician. Learn from a seasoned recruiter.
Health insurance price fixing is real, and the AMA is fighting it
The AMA has filed a lawsuit challenging what insurers pay for out-of-network care. Here’s what will happen next.
Indigenous patients may not trust you. Know how to break though.
Even Native American physicians can have trouble building cultural competence with Indigenous patients, but every doctor should take the time to listen.
Big Medicare pay fixes are needed to save this solo practice
Internist Jason Goldman, MD, brings a personal touch to care, but isn’t sure how long that can survive under a broken Medicare payment system.
How health AI can be a physician’s “co-pilot” to improve care
Physicians and health IT should collaborate to monitor AI tools for safe use, starting with low-risk cases to cut administrative burdens.
How to improve value-based care: Population health management strategies and benefits of CPT codes
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to improve value-based care.
With Medicare cut after cut, even big medical groups at risk
From Washington to Florida, ob-gyn and physician executive health care leader Nariman Heshmati, MD, sees the financial strains to stay in the black.