Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects focus, impulse control. Jonathan Shook, MD, a pediatrician at Hattiesburg Clinic, shares more.
A 2008 federal law requires mental health parity, but payers have often skirted it. Final Biden administration rule seeks to change that.
Learn about the essential role of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes in accelerating the adoption of value-based care.
Can FQHCs bill for more than one visit on the same day per patient? Find out the answer.
International medical graduates (IMGs) have faced bias for decades. A prominent IMG physician says advocacy is the way to change that.
Download images and find sample social media posts to promote IMG Recognition Week in October.
C.J. Pierce, MD, a hospitalist at Confluence Health, at first didn’t think the specialty was for him. Now he couldn’t be happier with his work-life balance.
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.
Not every physician disability insurance policy is the same. Costs, definitions and riders are three important factors that doctors should consider.
A peer-coaching program among ob-gyn residents aims to cut the learning curve and give interns more time with patients and less EHR work after hours.
Deadline extended: Urge your members of Congress to take action on Medicare and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
CMS accepting 2023 MIPS EUC reweighting requests for Change Healthcare cyberattack through Oct. 11 and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
This two-day boot camp, March 31-April 1, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
Health care experts share practical strategies for a smooth EHR transition. Register now.
Read the House of Delegates (HOD) speakers' updates for the 2024 HOD Interim Meeting.
The speakers solicit applications to fill vacancies on the (AMPAC) Board of Directors and the Council on Legislation (COL).
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Read about candidates running for an open leadership position with the Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS).
Representatives for the YPS Assembly represent the interests of young physicians and are voting members. Apply to be a member of the governing council.
In the news: How arm position impacts BP readings, EPA rule on lead pipes, ADHD in adults, COVID-19 raises stroke, heart attack risk and more.
We must ensure that “ghost guns”—firearms assembled from kits—are subject to the same licensing laws and regulations as traditional firearms.
Learn about the key things medical practices need to know about payment and how to improve managing the claims revenue cycle.
AMA urges Connecticut to oppose physician assistant bill, co-branding a new MAT advocacy document and more in the latest AMA state advocacy news.
If structured right, pay-for-performance contracts can reward physicians for activities they’re already doing. AMA advice can help you steer clear of trouble spots.
Viewed by some as a relic of the 1990s, payment withholds may be coming back. Here are the top factors that must be spelled out in these arrangements.
Working together to improve health care - Read about AMA's work with Anthem.
They are pursuing an alternative approach to address health care costs, cut administrative burdens and develop new delivery models for high-quality care.
Frustrated by a lack of DPPs to send patients with prediabetes, this Michigan family medicine practice started its own. Here are the results so far.
A strong primary care base and a willingness to invest in care coordination infrastructure are the keys to successful physician-only accountable care organizations.
Health insurer drops policy after face-to-face meetings with the AMA and other medical and national specialty societies.
Accountable care organizations create opportunities for physicians and hospitals to explore new ways to improve quality and lower costs. AMA guidance lays out key factors for doctors to weigh.
