The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the flu vaccine and the long-term health impacts of COVID-19.
Al can power precision health. A CME module from the AMA explores key strategies for using AI to make precision health work for everyone.
Fighting physician burnout and finding ways to improve well-being is hard work. That’s why Lehigh Valley Health Network turned to the AMA for guidance.
International medical graduates (IMGS) often face an uphill path, but AMA member Kamalika Roy, MD, says it’s a road worth taking.
Find the AMA's Observership Programs to help international medical graduates adapt to the practice of medicine in the United States.
It’s not enough to explain your passion for the specialty or regurgitate your CV. Be on top of your game by knocking these questions out of the park.
As an infectious diseases physician at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Michael A. Horberg, MD, remains vigilant in helping patients with HIV.
Following these steps can empower resident and fellow physicians to find jobs that match their priorities.
Not every physician disability insurance policy is the same. Costs, definitions and riders are three important factors that doctors should consider.
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.
Download PDFs and access information submitted for consideration at the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting.
Review the process for endorsing candidates running for a position on the Board of Trustees or AMA councils.
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.
Take on a leadership role in the RFS and make an impact on issues facing residents and fellows, patients and the medical profession.
Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2024 OMSS Interim Meeting on Nov. 7-8 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
Recommendations from the RVS Update Committee’s (RUC’s) Relativity Assessment Workgroup and CMS for new and revised CPT codes.
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Learn about the key things medical practices need to know about payment and how to improve managing the claims revenue cycle.
Physician leaders testified before a House committee about the landmark Medicare reform law and necessary steps to ensure implementation is optimal for physicians and patients.
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation tested a pilot program to decrease overuse of emergency. The test showed a value-based health care and payment model could reduce frequent ED visits by about 40 percent.
AMA Immediate Past Chair Barbara McAneny, M.D., told a House panel that MACRA regulations are a chance to improve health care flexibility and innovation.
New regulations under MACRA are driving many specialty physicians to proactively develop alternative payment models. The American Society for Radiation Oncology created 2 payment models that work for patients and practices.
Team-based health care reduces administrative responsibilities for physicians. At one Stanford practice, medical assistants work with patients to resolve health issues based on protocol or knowledge of individual cases.
Comprehensive Primary Plus improves upon the current model in emphasizing improvements achievable by PCPs instead of cost reductions beyond their control.
Find out how a practice in Minnesota used a local diabetes prevention program to help their patients stop the onset of type 2 diabetes.
AMA board chair comments on new quality reporting and payment system for Medicare. Urges physicians to understand meaningful use and implementation of MACRA to determine future course of their practices.
The “hero model” of medicine places a burden on physicians to do everything themselves. Physician-led team-based care is about rethinking what work needs to be done by the physician versus what could be done by other team members.
