AMA'S Award-Winning Newspaper Expands Online Content For Physicians

Main Category: Primary Care / General Practice
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Article Date: 18 Feb 2009 - 4:00 PDT

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To better accommodate physicians' needs in the fast-changing world of health-care news, the American Medical Association's (AMA) physician-focused newspaper, American Medical News, is expanding its online presence and capabilities. The print version of American Medical News is moving to a twice-a-month publishing schedule and will continue to provide in-depth coverage and practical advice for physician readers. The full content of the print edition will continue to be presented on http://www.amednews.com, which will also present fresh reporting and features every weekday throughout the year.

"American Medical News' convenient and easily accessible online news and resources can better help physicians with their day-to-day needs," said AMA Board Chair Joseph M. Heyman, M.D. "The Web site contains tables, charts and useful links not found in the print edition, as well as multimedia presentations and a variety of digital conveniences. American Medical News will also offer greater access to a rich archive of practical advice on running a modern medical practice."

To stay informed on the latest health care and health policy news at the click of a button, readers can sign up at www.amednews.com to receive email news alerts and RSS Feeds. American Medical News addresses issues that impact physicians on a daily basis, helping them to fully understand the trends and forces shaping a complex, ever-changing medical environment. Topics covered include national health policy issues and legislation, health care litigation, practice management concerns and health information technology.

As a leader in timely news for physicians, American Medical News remains committed to bringing its readers the award-winning, editorially balanced reporting on health-care news, along with the resources and tools they rely on. Features will be added and updated on an ongoing basis to help physicians with their evolving practice management and daily needs. Fresh News and Useful Information will be Provided Every Weekday at http://www.amednews.com

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