The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about culturally competent and patient-centered care.
Stay informed with the latest updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1), or bird flu.
Medicare’s pay system is unsustainable. One problem: Physicians are limited in how they can use clinical data registries to improve care.
The AMA’s convening power shines through as physicians and payers work to iron out payment issues that have impeded advancement of value-based care.
Access resources and guidance for CME providers and the AMA PRA credit system. Also learn more about the PRA meaning and key points.
Explore the AMA's specific requirements for faculty to obtain CME credit for teaching medical students and residents.
One way to advocate on behalf of patients and move medicine forward is through op-eds. Follow your passions, tell a story and make it timely.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student representative on the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and how to apply.
Becoming chief resident can dramatically change your postgraduate experience. Co-chief resident Nicolas K. Fletcher, MD, breaks down what to expect.
Many final-year resident and fellow physicians find employment in hospitals and health systems. Get up to speed with these must-have contracting tips.
Registration open: Live July 17 webinar with CMS staff on new ACO PC Flex Model and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AMA priorities and policy goals.
The poster session and networking reception will take place during the 2024 Interim Meeting. Learn more.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
The July 18, 2024 Speakers' Update provides further clarification on group definitions for endorsements, and a new candidate code of conduct.
Read the House of Delegates (HOD) speakers' updates for the 2024 HOD Interim Meeting.
Download PDFs of reports from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Leadership of the seven MSS Regions is responsible for policy development and facilitate engagement and collaboration between local campus sections.
Read the June YPS highlights from YPS Chair Jordan Warchol, MD, MPH.
In the news: Physical activity and longevity, TikTok health advice, long COVID data, childhood immunizations and more.
Find out how to apply for a seat on the CPT Editorial Panel or the CPT Advisory Committee.
Stay up-to-date on the latest information about cardiovascular disease, including care and prevention tips for those with the disease. Learn more with the latest articles from the AMA.
When Wisconsin family medicine physician Kim Hardy, MD, saw this blood pressure chart the AMA posted on Twitter, she knew it was something that could help her practice obtain more accurate blood pressure measurements.
Applying certain computer-based algorithms to an electronic health record (EHR) system could help identify patients with undiagnosed hypertension, according to a new study in the July/August issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Seven seemingly minor factors can artificially inflate patients’ blood pressure measurements. Prevent false readings by monitoring these factors. See how quickly blood pressure readings improve.
As health care continues to evolve at a rapid pace, physicians are anticipating the major issues coming in the future and working to shape them through three key initiatives.
Unifying the physician community and speaking with one voice will ensure the AMA’s “True North”—the physician-patient relationship—remains strong in the face of a semi-chaotic, rapidly changing health care environment, AMA Executive Vice President and CEO James L. Madara, MD said in his address at the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting.
Get a glimpse into the physician of the future and learn to “skate to where the puck is going” with a special continuing medical education (CME) session at the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting, 8 to 9:30 a.m. June 9 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago.
Algorithm-based blood pressure interventions, such as a recent primary care hypertension treatment program in Australia, may be effective in helping patients adhere to hypertension treatment, according to a recent study in the Journal of Hypertension.
I’ve spent much of the past year talking with physicians around the country about the issues that matter most to them and listening to the challenges they face every day.
Help more Americans get their blood pressure under control with the Million Hearts initiative, a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services program that aims to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes over five years.
