The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about BD BACTEC bottles, the latest on bird flu and more.
The EHR is a driver of burnout for doctors. Then comes time to switch to a new one. Early communication, training are musts for a smooth transition.
AMA’s help was “key” to Texas Medical Association’s success in fighting scope creep, says Beaumont anesthesiologist G. Ray Callas, MD.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
Access resources and guidance for CME providers and the AMA PRA credit system. Also learn more about the PRA meaning and key points.
Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns—download PDFs or applications in DOCX format.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Government Relations Advocacy Fellow (GRAF) and how to apply.
Is it worth delaying having a baby? How might having a child affect your training schedule? Physicians who have confronted those questions offer advice.
Becoming chief resident can dramatically change your postgraduate experience. Co-chief resident Nicolas K. Fletcher, MD, breaks down what to expect.
125+ medical associations push for congressional action on Medicare physician payment and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
New: AMA summary of 2025 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule proposed rule and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
The poster session and networking reception will take place during the 2024 Interim Meeting. Learn more.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
The July 18, 2024 Speakers' Update provides further clarification on group definitions for endorsements, and a new candidate code of conduct.
Download PDFs of reports from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Find highlights about WPS activities and how its members advocate for patients and women in the medical profession.
Being part of the AMA and SPS brings the opportunity to influence policies within the organization.
In the news: Tech outage grinds health care to a halt, coaching decreases physician burnout, twice yearly shot prevents HIV, HHS restructures ONC and more.
Learn about the council that is responsible for developing simple, informative generic drug names, who they are, how they operate and the issues they face.
Learn about the key things medical practices need to know about payment and how to improve managing the claims revenue cycle.
AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Todd Askew, about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts.
Private practice doctors deliver flexible, high-quality care, but they face challenges at every turn. Find out what’s needed to better support them.
Without action, virtual care that seniors have come to rely on will mostly vanish after the public health emergency ends. Learn what needs to happen.
Reforming Medicare physician payment, overhauling prior authorization and maintaining telehealth expansion are AMA advocacy goals for 2022.
E/M office-visit documentation and coding reforms took effect in 2021. Making sure everyone understands the changes is ongoing.
Learn how one physician practice provides thorough and efficient annual wellness exams without putting the bulk of the burden on doctors.
Download PDFs of new CPT code additions, revisions, fact sheets and guides for reporting medical services in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Learn with the AMA how the pandemic has given rise to a new understanding of how health IT can further medical research and patient care.
Prior authorization delays care that leads to negative clinical outcomes for patients that can interfere with the responsibilities of their jobs.
