The flu season, which runs from October through May, can be severe. But getting the influenza vaccine can help reduce the risk of severe outcomes.
Recognizing their patients with chronic disease, traumatic experiences need more, these two specialties aim to integrate care to meet their needs.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in prior auth reform.
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International medical graduates (IMGs) often practice in physician shortage areas yet frequently face obstacles getting there.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Medical Student Section (MSS) standing committees and how to apply.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the MSS position on the National Board of Medical Examiners Advisory Committee.
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.
A major health care recruiter shares a detailed process for final-year residents and fellows to follow when assessing practice opportunities.
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 and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
Details provided on the application process and deadlines for physicians, residents and medical students interested in joining AMA council and committees.
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.
One of the unique benefits of membership in the AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) is the chance to participate in the policymaking process.
Take on a leadership role in the RFS and make an impact on issues facing residents and fellows, patients and the medical profession.
Congress should pass pending legislation to expand residency training slots, along with related proposals to address the projected physician shortage.
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When it comes to Medicare, there's a lot for physicians to know. The AMA helps you stay current on the latest developments in Medicare physician enrollment, fee schedules, claims reviews and more.
I had the opportunity to talk about meaningful use at the Brookings Institute with some health IT colleagues. Our conversation focused around how we move forward from where we are now, without losing sight of that original goal: Improving patient care using health IT.
The AMA is concerned by CMS' announcement that a third of large physician groups will face a penalty under the Value-based Modifier program (VBM) in 2015.
Physicians from across the country paid house calls to their members of Congress this week, visiting Capitol Hill to call for Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform and relief from the regulatory tsunami burdening practices. Physicians meet with Sen. A...
The AMA is pleased with CMS' decision to extend the deadline to attest to Meaningful Use, but is concerned that rigid requirements will cause low participation.
A congressman and physician who has worked to permanently repeal and replace the flawed Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula by introducing a bill to repeal it was one of seven recipients of the AMA’s top government service honor in health care.
Penalties hinder new care models that could improve quality and lower costs.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced it would be modifying meaningful use requirements to streamline the program’s reporting procedures for physicians. After years of aggressive advocacy to make the program less burdensome for physicians, this is hugely welcome news to the AMA.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced its intent to modify meaningful use requirements, the notoriously burdensome electronic health record (EHR) incentive and penalty program, making it easier for physicians to meet meaningful use.
The AMA welcomes CMS' announcement of plans to address some of the issues the AMA raised with the requirements for meeting Meaningful Use in 2015.
