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 PDFs and access information submitted for consideration at the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting.
Find information on submitting resolutions and reports for upcoming annual and interim meetings to the AMA HOD Online Reference 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.
Find out about the endorsement and nomination criteria for candidates for the YPS Governing Council .
One of the unique benefits of membership in the AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) is the chance to participate in the policymaking process.
Explore JAMA®, JAMA Network Open™ and the 11 JAMA Network™ specialty journals to access research, reviews and perspectives shaping the future of medicine.
Congress should pass pending legislation to expand residency training slots, along with related proposals to address the projected physician shortage.
Substance misuse affects millions of Americans every year. The AMA is committed to addressing the root causes of substance misuse in America.
The role of shame in patients with opioid use disorders is one topic covered in a physician-led national training and mentoring project. New educational resources address key issues surrounding the treatment of chronic pain and stigma.
Discover the AMA grassroots campaign to promote transparency in drug prices.
The AMA launched TruthInRx.org, a website that aims to bring much-needed transparency to skyrocketing prescription drug prices.
The American Medical Association welcomed today the final recommendations from the White House's Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force.
Physician efforts have begun to change the landscape of the opioid addiction epidemic. Vigilance is required to support comprehensive pain care and not increase the stigma for patients with real pain.
To combat superbugs, HHS recently announced a prize competition for new rapid, point-of-care laboratory diagnostic tests for drug-resistant bacteria.
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Reversing the opioid epidemic requires finding the most effective tools for treatment. New fact sheet offers some quantifiable progress. Physicians are using prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMP), medication-assisted treatment and naloxone to fight the battle.
The U.S. surgeon general wants every physician in the country to talk about and treat opioid abuse as a chronic illness, not a moral failing. Dr. Vivek Murthy believes physicians can make a difference by raising awareness.
