Stay informed with the latest updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1), or bird flu.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the bird flu from the CDC.
The Taming the EHR Playbook addresses how to maximize the benefits and minimize the burdens of the electronic health record (EHR). Learn more.
Access the playbook to find key steps and practical strategies for developing a culture of wellness across your organization.
Understand the evolving field of health systems science and acquire the necessary tools and skills to successfully share this approach with medical students.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
From strengthening your leadership skills to doing cutting-edge research while you prep for residency, the AMA has the resources you need, from M1 to Match.
Medical students are uniquely positioned to take advantage of professional development opportunities. Find out where to start with the AMA.
AMA survey data shows residents spend more time on clerical tasks than on direct patient care. How can programs offer solutions to the situation?
The second year of physician residency comes with an increase in responsibilities and a change in role. How can new PGY-2s excel?
MedPAC wants physician pay increased to ensure patient access to care and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
New exception for filing No Surprises Act claim due to Change Healthcare cyberattack and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
This two-day boot camp Sept. 23-24, 2024, is designed for clinical and operational change agents looking to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most–patient care.
Review the list of candidates to serve as AMA officers, on the Board of Trustees and councils.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
Download PDFs of CSAPH reports presented at the AMA House of Delegates Interim and Annual Meetings.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
The AMA LGBTQ+ Section, which grew out of an advisory committee, now has its own representation within the AMA House of Delegates.
The strength of the AMA Medical Student Section (MSS) lies in its local presence.
In the news: Cyberattacks cost $11M, U.S. sees increased dengue fever risk, multivitamins don’t improve life expectancy, prescribing for OUD falls short and more.
Among the important lessons learned from the AMA’s first strategic plan on health equity is that we can mobilize and take action against a seemingly insurmountable challenge.
Capitation is a payment arrangement for health care service providers. Stay up to date on this and other payment delivery models on the AMA.
Download PDFs of the latest findings about shifts in medical practice ownership, physician practice structure and physician payment methods.
You need a job, and you have to choose between fee-for-service, capitation and direct primary care. Learn which can work best for you.
Learn how trends in doctor participation in ACOs, medical homes and alternative payment methods differ by practice ownership and physician specialty.
Medicare Advantage contracts enable innovation that aligns the values of patients and physicians—and may reduce burnout in the process.
Treating complex patients in underserved areas is a tough proposition. Oak Street Health’s chief clinical officer offers insight on how to succeed.
The plans would allow physicians to “focus on the patients in front of them rather than the paperwork we send them,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.
The devil is in the details on how a proposed agreement assigns patients, evaluates physician performance and calculates payment.
Physicians thinking about transitioning from fee-for-service payment to risk-based reimbursement can evaluate options to make an educated choice.