Smiling person holding up a sleeve to show a bandaged arm from a vaccine
·
4 MIN READ

How CPT codes help track COVID-19 vaccine life cycle

The AMA CPT Editorial Panel has moved faster than ever to create codes during the pandemic. Find out why that streamlined effort is so crucial.

CPT®
3 MIN READ

CPT codes: Empowering innovation & technology

Find out how CPT codes can help health innovators build and deliver products that help physicians provide better care to patients.

CPT®
1 MIN READ

CPT® Developer Program

The CPT® Developer Program provides developers with access to the AMA’s best CPT content and resources.

CPT®
Illustration of a figure on a unicycle and tightrope
·
4 MIN READ

The No Surprises Act is in effect. What physicians need to know.

Implementation of the No Surprises Act has begun. AMA resources offer guidance on what physicians must do to comply with regulations under the new law.

Access to Care
Person holding a patient's hand
·
4 MIN READ

This is the year to reform Medicare pay, boost telehealth

The AMA scored some wins for doctors in 2021, but big challenges lie ahead this year. Learn about efforts to fix outdated physician pay models.

Medicare & Medicaid
·
2 MIN READ

AMA statement on continuing freeze of Medicare physician payment

The AMA disagreed with the MedPAC’s recommendation to continue the freeze in Medicare physician fee payments because it threatens patient access to quality care.

Press Releases
·
3 MIN READ

AMA announces CPT update for third dose of Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine

New code effective immediately for expanded primary dose series in children ages 5 to 11.

Press Releases
Three figures under an umbrella
·
4 MIN READ

Further refinements will cement ACA’s success

The ongoing success of Affordable Care Act can be amplified by correcting a few remaining flaws in this landmark law.

series
Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Gary S. Kaplan, MD
·
9 MIN READ

Q&A: What’s next for Dr. Gary Kaplan after stepping down as CEO

Gary S. Kaplan, MD, stepped down as CEO at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health at the end of the year. His work to boost health care quality and safety won’t stop.

series
Physician-Patient Relationship
Health System Spotlight