Business of Medicine
Commentary
Ten killer steps to writing a great medical thriller
Any great story starts with that simple “what if” question.
Conference Coverage
Telemedicine is poised to drive new models of care
A much larger role for telemedicine in clinical care appears inevitable after the COVID-19 pandemic experience.
Conference Coverage
Medically suspect criterion can determine bariatric surgery coverage
Managing Your Practice
Complying with the Americans With Disabilities Act
Because the ADA is a civil rights law and not a building code, ADA rules apply equally to all facilities, young and old.
Feature
New AMA president discusses pandemic during inaugural address
Dr. Gerald E. Harmon also addressed the AMA’s plan to advance health equity.
Latest News
Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act
The court voted 7-2 to block the GOP-led suit saying the plaintiffs did not have the right to bring the case.
Feature
Medicare rule changes allow for broader CGM use
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has removed requirements for thrice-daily blood glucose measurement and allowed CGM coverage for...
The Optimized Doctor
The good old days
This ache I feel for the past is called nostalgia. At one time, it was a diagnosable condition.
Conference Coverage
Remove sex designation from public part of birth certificates, AMA advises
Currently, only 10 states allow for a gender-neutral designation on birth certificates.
Opinion
Incorporating self-care, wellness into routines can prevent doctors’ burnout
The importance of mental health and self-care cannot be overstated.
Conference Coverage
AMA: ‘Excited delirium’ not a legitimate medical diagnosis
The report recognizes that drugs used outside a hospital setting by nonphysicians come with significant risks.