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.
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.
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.
About one in three deaths related to heart disease – the No. 1 leading cause of death in the U.S. – are preventable, and more than 91,000 heart disease deaths could be prevented each year, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A systematic approach to hypertension management that meets clinical and community needs holds promise for both bringing blood pressure under control for the general population and reducing prevalent racial disparities around hypertension and heart disease.
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) released spotlight studies that relate to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease in conjunction with the American College of Cardiology’s Scientific Sessions 2014. One study highlights the differences betw...
Checklists can help physician practices improve outcomes for hypertension, but checklists alone won’t sustain positive changes without a shift in attitudes and beliefs.
During American Heart Month, JAMA released a special spotlight issue that shines a light on hypertension issues in today's clinical environment.
A new pilot program is trying to determine how checklists can be applied to improving outcomes for hypertension.
In honor of Black History Month, make sure your African American patients understand the importance of getting checked for kidney disease, diabetes and hypertension.
An online resource from the JAMA Network can help physicians evaluate and adopt the new evidence-based guideline for managing hypertension in the one-third of U.S. adults who have the high-risk condition.
