The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the whooping cough outbreak, flu vaccines and more.
Learn more about upcoming events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.
Learn more about the 2024 events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.
International medical graduates (IMGs) often practice in physician shortage areas yet frequently face obstacles getting there.
The AMA has developed a robust library of on-demand education that includes a high-quality, microlearning approach to help medical students succeed.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the AMA student representative position that works with the NRMP Board.
Here is what residency applicants should know about that question, along with key deadlines and managing a physician residency interview schedule.
A physician recruiter has seen hundreds of doctors work through details of employment offers. Learn her recommendations for getting the right deal.
AMA member Stephanie Strohbeen, MD, says learning to be a great teammate is one of the biggest growth experiences in residency.
Urge your members of Congress to support letter on physician payment update and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
AMA to CMS: Do not finalize proposed obstetrical services Conditions of Participation 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.
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
Review the process for endorsing candidates running for a position on the Board of Trustees or AMA councils.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
One of the unique benefits of membership in the AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) is the chance to participate in the policymaking process.
Find out about leadership opportunities available in the Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS).
In the news: New developments in bird flu transmission, pirated DIY prescription drugs, antimicrobial resistance, home blood pressure monitors and more.
Retailers’ struggles with in-store clinics emphasize the need to reform Medicare physician payments and further support private-practice sustainability.
Download PDFs of council reports that anticipate and respond to Medicare and Medicaid program changes addressing such issues as program rules that impact medical practice, physician payment and the emergence of Alternative Payment Models (APMs).
Value-based care at Ochsner Health led to screening 95% of patients at risk for diabetes and cutting costs by 14% without more administrative burdens.
AMA comments on 2025 Medicare hospital inpatient payment proposed rule and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
Highlights from the 2024 AMA Annual Meeting and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Nothing ruins a summer day faster than a bee sting, which could be deadly. Neil Baman, MD, an allergist and immunologist at Geisinger, shares more.
At Kaiser Permanente, a culture of respect and standardized, best-practice processes are the path forward to prevent adverse events. Learn more.
Catch up with the news and key moments as the House of Delegates bolsters the AMA's work on Medicare pay, scope creep, prior authorization and more.
The AMA House of Delegates adopted several policies intended to increase patient access to care and life-saving tools for mental health and substance use disorders.
Physician and medical student leaders at the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates approved policies aimed at protecting patient access to needed health care.