The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the CDC COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for 2024.
Help your organization improve in important areas of practice, including workflow, teamwork and clinician well-being, with guidance from our physician leaders.
Too many physicians either do not take enough time off or are busy working on the EHR during vacation. The AMA outlines how to protect time off.
Find the AMA's Observership Programs to help international medical graduates adapt to the practice of medicine in the United States.
A textbook published by the AMA lays out how to create a coaching program for graduate learners, as well as how to make it work long term.
An AMA program allows ob-gyn residency applicants to compare their experiences and characteristics with those that residency programs value.
Having a mental map of the steps and documentation required to apply to residencies will help ensure a successful journey.
Considering a job in an unfamiliar geographic area is tricky. A physician recruiter has tips for figuring out if it’s right for you and your family.
Not knowing the time requirements of a job can undermine your ability to provide quality care and lead to burnout. A recruiter outlines what to ask.
Budget neutrality reform bill introduced in Senate and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
New CMS guidance adds flexibility to ACO REACH Model reporting requirements and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Health care experts share actionable strategies for recognizing and addressing behavioral health needs.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
The 2024 SSS Interim Meeting will be held Nov. 8-12, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
One of the unique benefits of membership in the AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) is the chance to participate in the policymaking process.
Find information and applications to be considered for a leadership position with the Academic Physicians Section (APS).
View the application deadline, public agenda and comments deadline for the CPT® Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) codes.
We must include social determinants of health in mapping a comprehensive solution to reduce the country’s tragically high rate of maternal mortality.
Learn about the key things medical practices need to know about payment and how to improve managing the claims revenue cycle.
Find details on CARES Act reflief fund and information on international medical graduates.
CPT® News is a monthly email to update the coding community (and other interested stakeholders) on news and information regarding the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set.
Older patients most vulnerable to COVID-19 often can’t use audiovisual telehealth, yet Medicare pay rates for phone visits are much lower. Physicians seek parity during pandemic.
Advocacy spotlight on Five vital lifelines still needed for struggling physician practices.
Physician organizations urge additional federal support for physician practices that are financially battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Discover how to properly report the serologic laboratory testing that will help determine U.S. COVID-19 prevalence and guide pivotal public health decisions.
The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by navigating the CARES Act and more.
Two newly approved CPT codes are intended to report when patients receive blood tests that detect COVID-19 antibodies.
HHS is sending $30 billion now to physician practices and others that treat Medicare patients. AMA details other ways doctors can get help under the $2 trillion CARES Act.
