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 milk safety and more.
Can non-physician care team members respond to patient messages? Learn more with the AMA's Debunking Regulatory Myths series.
Technology’s value grows over time with efficiency, productivity, lower costs and better patient outcomes, says Geisinger’s Narayana Murali, MD.
Learn how international medical graduates can enter a U.S. residency program, and the special requirements international medical graduates should consider.
When IMG Dr. Arnold Menezes moved the U.S., he had difficulty finding a residency program to take him. Now he’s a legend in pediatric neurosurgery.
International medical graduates (IMGs) face special challenges in physician residency interviews. These tips can set you apart.
Medical students can take hold of their financial futures by understanding these essential terms and concepts related to student-loan repayment.
As a resident or fellow pursuing a post-training career opportunity, a signing bonus is likely in the cards. What should you expect?
Resident physicians considering fellowship training should weigh how the subspecialty training fits into their life, financial and career goals.
2024 AMA overdose report highlights national actions and state-by-state data, and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
AMA comments on MedPAC’s long-term physician payment update policy options and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
ChangeMedEd® is a national conference that brings together leaders and innovators to accelerate change in medical education across the continuum. Learn more.
Build a framework for the implementation of AI in practice during this seven-month shared learning collaborative launching April 2025.
Review the dates for future Annual and Interim Meetings of the AMA House of Delegates and AMA policy on meeting locations.
Download PDFs of the proceedings from the 2024 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Download PDFs of council reports that advocate policies on emerging delivery systems that protect and foster the patient/physician relationship. Key Council reports on this topic have addressed patient-centered medical homes, precision medicine, APMs, telemedicine, and retail and store-based health clinics.
Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2024 YPS Interim Meeting on Nov. 7-8 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.
The Medical Student Section (MSS) provides policy making resources for its members, including guidance on how to submit resolutions.
Find a calendar listing the upcoming meetings of the CPT Editorial Panel.
AMA participates in health care conferences and events held throughout the U.S.A. as well as internationally.
Managing payments effectively with health insurers is key to a successful practice. Stay up to date on the latest trends, claims processing information, and leadership viewpoints on the AMA.
COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act enacted and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
So you’ve decided an employment setting isn’t the right fit for you? That makes close attention to payment an even bigger priority.
Controlled substance e-prescribing, new alternative payment models and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.
Physicians protected from health plan credit card fees, according to CMS. Read about AMA's advocacy to clarify the HIPAA standard.
Three-year advocacy effort pays off as CMS explicitly spells out what payers must do regarding virtual credit card and EFT payments to physicians.
More health plans are paying claims with virtual credit cards (VCC). Physicians might not be aware of hidden fees which could be costing you 5% of your payments. You may be losing a significant amount of your contractual payments to high interchange fees charged by the credit card company.
An increasingly common payment method among health insurers could be racking up fees for your medical practice. Find out how you can help the AMA secure more fairness in electronic health insurer payments.
As managing partner of my practice, I know firsthand the many challenges physicians face in the day-to-day business of keeping a medical practice afloat.
An increasingly common payment method among health insurers offers these companies significant financial rewards while sticking physicians with all the associated fees and extra work.
