Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is highly contagious. Herbert Ingraham, MD, an ophthalmologist at Geisinger, shares more about pink eye.
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 well-being programs.
Nearly 80% of time-wasting rules can be changed by health care administrators. AMA playbook offers advice on how to change things.
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.
AMA member Amish J. Dave, MD, MPH, says rheumatologists must be comfortable with diagnostic uncertainty and ready to help patients navigate treatments.
Look for the right project, seek out doable ways to help. But before jumping in, make sure you can handle your medical school workload.
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.
Download PDFs of the proceedings from the 2023 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates.
Download PDFs of the proceedings of the Annual, Interim and Special Meetings of the House of Delegates (HOD) from 2012-2023.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
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.
CMS’ latest round of proposed Medicare payment cuts underscores why physicians demand reform. Stopgap measures and quick fixes won’t work.
In the news: How health data could mitigate burnout, weight loss drug effectiveness, PBMs inflate drug cost, Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and more.
Fee-for-value models reimburse physicians for providing appropriate and effective care to patients. Here's how the AMA is helping physicians negotiate fee-for-value models.
CMS releases new 2021 MIPS historical quality benchmark file due to errors and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
The U.S. health care system should include physician-designed alternative payment models (APMs) that can improve care and remove barriers to innovation.
CMS should cut the burdens of its Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) while boosting transparency and clinical relevance.
Utilizing data mapping to tackle maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Biden administration encourages states to supply more vaccines to primary care physician offices and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Connected MOM Act will help reduce maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
GM’s direct-to-provider contract with Henry Ford drives down cost, steers workers to high-quality care and may pave a road to sustainable value-based care.
President signs the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
AMA urges Biden Administration to include physician offices in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plans and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
