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.
Prior authorization bill earns cosponsorship milestone in House and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Registration open: 2025 AMA State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State 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.
Find more information about the Molecular Pathology Coding Workgroup meeting and coding for GSP panel tests.
Recommendations from the RVS Update Committee’s (RUC’s) Relativity Assessment Workgroup and CMS for new and revised CPT codes.
Learn about the key things medical practices need to know about payment and how to improve managing the claims revenue cycle.
The CPT®/RVU 2016 Data File contains the comprehensive set of CPT® and HCPCS procedure codes payable under Medicare. If you’re seeking to import the 2016 RVUs into existing claims and billing systems, this is the product you need.
Specialty physicians need to begin working toward APMs that solve the specific barriers they face in the current Medicare payment system. Physician input is key to make alternative payment models work.
The AMA joins other physician groups, health plans, employers and CMS to ensure quality measures reported by physicians and used by public and private payers.
The AMA and the Medical Group Management Association partner in a conference focusing on ways the groups can work to enhance practices and patient care.
How can electronic health records (EHRs) be designed to benefit a physician in practice? Suggestions from a physician town hall in Seattle focused on usability and interoperability.
Coordinating efforts in a busy practice can seem like herding cats. One physician’s office in Maine carved out time for a daily huddle. Sessions improve team culture and collaboration to deliver stronger patient care.
Team-based care, fighting opioid epidemic, managed care, and public health are among the 4 top issues for medical associations and policymakers as state legislatures convene for the new year.
Seven alternative payment models under new Medicare system will give physician’s the resources and flexibility to deliver patient care in new and better ways.
One health insurer discusses why telemedicine complements physical exams by a physician, rather than replacing office visits. Physicians must lead further development to make sure telemedicine works with medical practices.
