Nearly 15 million kids in the U.S. have obesity. Stanley Spinner, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, shares what parents ought to keep in mind.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has named the AMA as a partner in a five-year, $176 million initiative.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top trends from physician well-being programs.
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.
Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2024 IMGS Interim Meeting on Nov. 8 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
Take on a leadership role in the RFS and make an impact on issues facing residents and fellows, patients and the medical profession.
In the news: FDA reconsiders tirzepatide decision, House majority urges Medicare physician pay reform, Novavax COVID-19/influenza trial paused and more.
Find information about the summary of panel actions, a document prepared after each meeting of the CPT editorial panel.
The Change Healthcare cyberattack highlights the perils of consolidation and its potential for harm to our entire health care system.
AMA SPS member J. James Rohack, MD, former AMA president, discusses the importance of leveraging the experiences of senior physicians to address health care challenges.
Big systemic changes are needed to successfully address the nation’s maternal health crisis. Learn more with the AMA.
More than 6,000 Black patients have had unjust kidney-transplant waitlist times remedied. Learn how state and specialty societies helped that happen.
Climate change is not a distant threat. Three physicians explore what patients can do now to mitigate the health risks of climate change.
The National Health Equity Grand Rounds series episode, Advancing Health Equity Through Resistance, will be held May 30, 2024.
Congressional health care hearings on at-home care, telehealth, and Medicare payments prompt AMA written responses and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
The AMA welcomes Biden administration moves to crack down on junk health insurance and streamline Medicaid, CHIP enrollment. Learn more.
What is causing that sore throat? It could be strep, and it needs to be treated the right way. Two physicians share more about strep throat.
