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 dengue fever outbreak.
Find information about CPT Category I Immunization Codes.
Exclusive AMA data shows reprieve after record high in COVID-19 emergency. Smart health systems are working with the AMA to boost well-being.
Precision education is a developing concept and one of four new focus areas for the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative. Find out more.
Understand the evolving field of health systems science and acquire the necessary tools and skills to successfully share this approach with medical students.
Despite the challenges of life in the ICU, AMA member L. Wesley Aldred, MD, enjoys guiding patients and their families through severe illness.
Former AMA Medical Student Section Chair Karen Dionesotes, MD, MPH, says that leadership experience offered powerful lessons for her clinical career.
As you enter the final year of residency or fellowship, a health care recruiter outlines what to expect with your next big task: finding work.
AMA survey data shows residents spend more time on clerical tasks than on direct patient care. How can programs offer solutions to the situation?
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 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.
Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
Download the PDF to read the rules and regulations that guide the AMA to uphold its mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
The Council on Long Range Planning and Development (CLRPD) works on projects based on actions of the AMA House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
Find highlights about MSS activities and how its members advocate for students in education and the medical profession.
The LGBTQ+ Section addresses issues of interest to LGBTQ+ physicians, patients and straight allies.
Learn about the different career paths at the AMA from current employees.
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.
Medical claims processing can slow down payments and stifle cash flow if not handled correctly. Here's how the AMA is helping medical practices handle claims processing.
Codes complete the patient medical record. Some basic knowledge and simple steps will give resident physicians confidence in doing their part.
Find the latest changes and additions to the CPT® Category II codes.
A slightly heavier lift from physicians will be required to avoid penalties and earn bonuses under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.
5 things doctors need to know about 2020 Medicare fee schedule: The AMA's experts have prepared a summary of the 2020 changes to QPP and Medicare physician payment.
New office-visit coding criteria are designed to be intuitive but implementing them requires practices to incorporate some change-management strategies and perhaps some outside advice.
New E/M office visit coding guidelines are simpler and more flexible. Learn more from the AMA on what to do in your practice to get the biggest burden relief.
Learn about key changes in E/M office visit changes with a checklist of 10 tips to prepare your practice.
Many physicians will have reduced documentation beginning in 2021.
Learn how the AMA has worked with CMS and 170 physician organizations to simplify office-visit documentation.
