Two Confluence Health physicians describe how to use shared decision-making for starting and determining frequency of mammogram screening.
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.
Learn about the latest research projects funded as part of an AMA grant program to understand and improve how EHRs are used in practice.
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.
Identifying an effective budgeting strategy during medical school—and sticking with it—can set up medical students for long-term financial success.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Medical Student Section (MSS) standing committees and how to apply.
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.
Physicians treating patients with acute or chronic pain can benefit from 3 suggestions: use state PDMPs to improve care; focus on the patient’s goals not just the pain; and talk about overdose risk.
Mass incarceration poses a threat to public health, fueling chronic disease and mental illness that physicians must address. Working for criminal justice reform can save money and lives.
New policies adopted by the AMA address steps physicians can take to fight opioid overdose epidemic. Efforts cover the use of prescription drug monitoring programs; access to naloxone and adding addiction medicine as a sub-specialty.
Physicians at the 2016 AMA Annual Meeting adopted 11 new policies to promote the betterment of public health. They range from preventing drug overdose to delaying school start times and supporting paid sick leave.
The AMA adopted new policies this week at its annual meeting to reverse the country's opioid epidemic.
Safety concerns generated by a growing use of nootropics prompted the AMA to adopt new policy discouraging the nonmedical use of these prescription drugs for cognitive enhancement in healthy individuals.
With concerns about the health dangers of powdered alcohol, the AMA today adopted policy supporting federal and state bans on powdered alcohol in the U.S.
Responding to the growing personal use of nootropics, AMA physicians today adopted policy to discourage nonmedical use of drugs for cognitive enhancement.
Read highlights of what took place during the meeting of the Resident and Fellow Section during the 2016 AMA Annual meeting.
