The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about typhus and the latest on the measles outbreak.
Facing a growing aging population and ongoing physician shortage, the rural health system is partnering with universities to recruit and retain doctors.
AMA survey shows physicians’ use of AI is taking off, but doctors see need for more oversight and better workflow integration.
End-of-life care can be complicated for patients and physicians. Learn how the AMA can help your residents meet this challenge head-on.
Precision education is a developing concept and one of four new focus areas for the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative. Find out more.
Take the time to regather and consider the steps you need to make sure your time post-Match is productive.
Shadowing one pediatrician is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from three of them is the next best thing.
Relocating for residency can be costly. Is a loan to help cover the expenses associated with moving for GME worth it? Learn more with the AMA.
For physicians preparing to move from residency training to practice, getting an early start on the credentialing process can pay major dividends.
Stable federal investment is needed to keep medical innovations coming. The federal government should seek a more sustainable, transparent option.
Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.
This two-day boot camp, Sept. 17-18, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
ChangeMedEd® is a national conference that brings together leaders and innovators to accelerate change in medical education across the continuum. Learn more.
Find travel, hotel, child care, and inauguration details for the 2025 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates taking place June 6-11 in Chicago.
Find information on the organizations that make up the Federation of Medicine—including state, county and national medical specialty societies.
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.
The Integrated Physician Practice Section offers a number of opportunities to get involved, network and enhance your leadership skills.
Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2025 APS Annual Meeting on June 6 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
The Economic Impact Study, completed in conjunction with state medical societies, demonstrates how physicians contribute to the economic health of each state.
Understand the role the AMA/Specialty Society RUC plays in providing physicians a voice in shaping Medicare relative values.
Medical regulatory burdens can often get in the way of delivering quality care. Here's how the AMA is working to lighten the EHR load and provide regulatory relief to physicians.
Find resources on reducing regulatory burden.
Extending prescription duration to the legally allowed maximum—when appropriate—can help cut stress for patients and physicians.
Some health care organizations permit only physicians and others who perform a service to enter or change diagnosis codes. Are they on the right track?
Find resources on outpatient documentation and coding.
Many physicians would be happy to save time and eat or snack at their desks. Do food-safety rules in health care permit that?
There are many physician tasks that have been misunderstood as regulatory requirements. Time to ask questions and do the homework—with the AMA’s help.
The AMA’s Physician Well-Being Program aims to raise awareness, advance knowledge and catalyze change to reduce burnout. Download roadmap, program, research synopsis and assessment PDFs to learn more.
As physicians’ clerical and EHR burdens mount, it is critical to know what is required when it comes to entering orders. Find out with the AMA.
Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about double billing at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs).
