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 most recent COVID variant, measles cases and more.
ew research shows it’s correlated with physician satisfaction. A champion of physician well-being shares tips for building an effective program.
Patients consenting to care at retail health clinics may be signing away more data-protection rights than they know, the AMA says.
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.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the MSS convention committees that happen during the MSS Assembly.
Each month, the AMA Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP) identifies one event to highlight as the Section Involvement Grant Event of the Month. Find out more.
As resident physicians begin their careers, they are trying to build their credit and avoid high-interest consumer debt. Here’s how to prioritize.
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.
CMS seeks physician input on MIPS feedback reports and data, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Medical student advocacy leads to credentialing application change and more in the latest State 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.
Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2024 RFS Interim Meeting on Nov. 8 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2024 YPS Interim Meeting on Nov. 8 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.
In the news: Depression could warn of Alzheimer’s, UnitedHealthcare launches new prior authorization program, more bad news on maternal health and more.
View the application deadline, public agenda and comments deadline for the CPT® Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) codes.
Learn about the key things medical practices need to know about payment and how to improve managing the claims revenue cycle.
Medicare Advantage contracts enable innovation that aligns the values of patients and physicians—and may reduce burnout in the process.
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.
Fourteen states refuse to expand Medicaid. Research shows they are doing their constituents a disservice in denying them the health benefits of expansion.
If you turn 65 in 2020, your Medigap options will differ from what’s been available. Here’s what senior physicians should understand about the changing landscape.
Catch up with the news from the AMA House of Delegates’ November 2019 meeting in San Diego.
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.
Bipartisan Senate bill would eliminate barriers that have made it hard for Medicare patients to access telehealth services from physicians.
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.
