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.
Find resources on peer support programs for physicians.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician-led team-based care.
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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.
Details provided on the application process and deadlines for physicians, residents and medical students interested in joining AMA council and 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 the agenda, documents and more information for the 2024 YPS Interim Meeting on Nov. 7-8 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Find out about the endorsement and nomination criteria for candidates for the YPS Governing Council .
We must ensure that “ghost guns”—firearms assembled from kits—are subject to the same licensing laws and regulations as traditional firearms.
Learn about the different career paths at the AMA from current employees.
Substance misuse affects millions of Americans every year. The AMA is committed to addressing the root causes of substance misuse in America.
Seven young medical researchers claim the distinction of being named Saturday as winners of the 2014 AMA Research Symposium, one of the most competitive and largest symposiums in the event’s 12-year history.
Authorities who deal with state efforts to monitor and clamp down on misuse of controlled substances just got an important reminder that the solution to the nation’s growing prescription drug abuse and overdose problem lies in a comprehensive public health approach that emphasizes treatment.
The Drug Enforcement Administration reclassified hydrocodone combination products as Schedule II controlled substances. You need to know these 6 six key points about major changes to prescribing practices.
In the midst of a prescription drug epidemic, new federal regulations released Monday expand take-back options for patients to safely dispose their unused prescription drugs and prevent misuse of these controlled substances.
Do you have an idea for a grassroots public health program that addresses prescription medication safety for underserved or at-risk youth?
As the nation’s prescription drug abuse crisis continues its devastating course, physicians and policymakers are trying to tackle the issue head on, at both the national and state levels. Here are some key ways prescription drug abuse is being addressed in the states.
In an effort to help get one of the nation’s most pressing epidemics under control, a new bill was introduced to the U.S. Senate with the goal of changing federal restrictions that can get in the way of providing life-saving medication assisted therapies for patients who suffer from opioid addiction.
The AMA has taken on the issue of addressing the prescription drug overdose crisis, working with groups such as the National Governors Association to advance the association’s five-pronged approach to curbing this epidemic.
Learn how to prevent opioid overdose through patient education and the overdose reversal drug naloxone by participating in a free continuing medical education (CME) online activity.
