Stay informed with the latest updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1), or bird flu.
The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center.
Physicians, squeezed for time and eager to get treatment started, often steer clear of appeals in broken prior auth system that needs major overhaul.
Research among resident physicians suggests that secure messaging may be adding to doctors’ burdens rather than reducing them.
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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 MSS position on the National Board of Medical Examiners Advisory Committee.
The AMA is here to help you demystify the match terminology you may encounter as you prepare for Match Week. Learn more.
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.
Review the process for endorsing candidates running for a position on the Board of Trustees or AMA councils.
Read the House of Delegates (HOD) speakers' updates for the 2024 HOD Interim Meeting.
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.
Read monthly issues of IMGS members & news highlights to learn how its members advocate for issues that impact international medical graduate physicians.
Find highlights about IMGS activities and how its members advocate for issues that impact international medical graduate physicians.
Read about the process for changes to the CPT® codes and the role of the CPT Advisory Committee.
In the news: First FDA-approved at-home flu test, undiagnosed iron deficiencies, free COVID tests, Medicare pay for “age-friendly” medical care and more.
Substance misuse affects millions of Americans every year. The AMA is committed to addressing the root causes of substance misuse in America.
AMA urges modifications in opioid prescriber education blueprint; New update provides better Quality Payment Program reporting; Many physicians, still fuzzy on details, feel unprepared for QPP
Health care policy debates must include the trusted voices of doctors advocating for their patients, says AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA.
A 10-day trial yields instant pain relief for a patient, but it takes several months to obtain an insurer’s OK for the treatment.
In the news: HPV vaccines, organic pollutants effect on fetal growth, e-cig flavor ban, veterans’ health and pyrethroids association with cardiovascular risks.
Juul and similar companies can continue to sell menthol-flavored cartridges while open-system flavored e-liquids will remain easy to access. Learn about what should happen next.
New policy to address youth e-cigarette epidemic by limiting flavors in some vaping products is a step in the right direction, but does not go far enough
John Gallagher, MD, asked policymakers the hard questions about why barriers to effective treatment were allowed to persist.
Much has changed since it was founded in 1942, but Ochsner Health System has kept alive its legacy as a physician-run group focused on seeking better answers.
Help patients kick the 2020s off to a roaring, healthy start with this timely advice from the AMA.
