Megan A. Adams, MD, JD, MSc

Opinion

Making an impact beyond medicine

Author:: Megan A. Adams, MD, JD, MSc

Publish date: December 1, 2023

As physicians, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to meaningfully impact the lives of our patients through the practice of clinical medicine....

Opinion

Addressing supply-demand mismatch in GI

Author:: Megan A. Adams, MD, JD, MSc

Publish date: November 1, 2023

There is a supply-demand mismatch in GI and it requires a multi-pronged approach that addresses its complex drivers.

Opinion

Enhancing CRC awareness and screening uptake

Author:: Megan A. Adams, MD, JD, MSc

Publish date: March 1, 2023

In our March issue, we highlight the AGA’s decade-long advocacy efforts to close the “colonoscopy loophole” and reduce financial barriers to colore...

Opinion

Investing in GI innovation

Author:: Megan A. Adams, MD, JD, MSc

Publish date: February 1, 2023

We are pleased to highlight the AGA’s GI Opportunity Fund, a new investment vehicle that provides AGA members and others a direct pathway to suppor...

News

From the editor: Building community - Introducing Member Spotlight

Author:: Megan A. Adams, MD, JD, MSc

Publish date: January 1, 2023

The goal of this new feature is to recognize AGA members’ accomplishments across all career stages and practice settings, to highlight the diversit...

Opinion

GIHN’s Crystal Anniversary: Reflecting on the future of GI

Author:: Megan A. Adams, MD, JD, MSc

Publish date: December 1, 2022

As we conclude our 15th-anniversary year, it is only fitting that we “look forward” and consider the type of innovative coverage that will grace GI...

Opinion

Medical professional liability risk and mitigation: An overview for early-career gastroenterologists

Author:: Megan A. Adams, MD, JD, MSc

Publish date: March 8, 2021

Knowledge of the general principles of medical professional liability and GI-specific considerations can help preserve physician well-being, i...

Opinion

Approach to covert recording by patients of encounters with gastroenterology providers

Author:: Megan A. Adams, MD, JD, MSc

Publish date: April 4, 2017

There are several strategies gastroenterologists can use to mitigate risk of liability while also preserving the patient-physician relationship and...