May 7 webinar: Overcoming IPC Challenges in Rural Health Care

Join AMA to discuss strategies to improve infection prevention in rural health care settings.

Overcoming IPC Challenges in Rural Health Care
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Inequitable rural health trends are alarming—and unacceptable

AMA commits to improving the health of rural patients by easing doctor shortages and taking action against negative cancer and pediatric care trends.

Population Health
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AMA statement on MedPAC meeting

For a third straight year, MedPAC stressed that physician payment rate updates should be based on an inflation-based index for Medicare.

Press Releases
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Dec. 6, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA cosigns letters urging congressional action on physician workforce bills before end of 2024 and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Only 2% physician turnover at Sutter Health. Here is why.

The California health system’s CEO Warner Thomas says frank communication and smart use of tech are two big keys to attracting and retaining doctors.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Michael Suk, MD, at the 2024 Interim Meeting
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Heartbreaking Medicare cuts start to hit home in Congress

Following AMA advocacy, House majority backs stabilizing 2025 payment. Now a big push from physicians in every specialty, and from across the country, is needed.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
Bruce A. Scott, MD, at the 2024 AMA Interim Meeting of the HOD
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AMA president: With unity, physicians can fix the broken health system

On major issues such as Medicare payment and prior authorization, the AMA fights for doctors the way no physician can do alone, said Bruce A. Scott, MD.

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Interim Meeting
Fighting for Physicians
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In addressing rural health inequities, definitions matter

Many programs seek to improve rural health care, but these efforts face challenges because they lack an agreed-upon definition of “rural.”

Population Health
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To attract new physicians, listen to the ones already on board

Creative, comprehensive recruitment boosts internal referrals by 25% at the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. That’s because leaders are listening.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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SPS member profile: Keith E. Davis, MD

AMA SPS member Keith E. Davis, MD, discusses the challenges senior physicians face today and experiences as a physician leader. 

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight