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.
To deliver better and safer care, a health system’s culture must be supportive at every step. Learn how that is being accomplished at Sanford Health.
Physicians detail the tragic consequences of prior authorization, with 78% saying their patients, fatigued by the payer run-around, give up on care.
Access resources and guidance for CME providers and the AMA PRA credit system. Also learn more about the PRA meaning and key points.
Explore the AMA's specific requirements for faculty to obtain CME credit for teaching medical students and residents.
Look for the right project, seek out doable ways to help. But before jumping in, make sure you can handle your medical school workload.
Former AMA Medical Student Section Speaker Anna Yap, MD, offers tips on how medical students can make their mark as leaders.
Becoming chief resident can dramatically change your postgraduate experience. Co-chief resident Nicolas K. Fletcher, MD, breaks down what to expect.
Many final-year resident and fellow physicians find employment in hospitals and health systems. Get up to speed with these must-have contracting tips.
Registration open: Live July 17 webinar with CMS staff on new ACO PC Flex Model and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AMA priorities and policy goals.
The poster session and networking reception will take place during the 2024 Interim Meeting. Learn more.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
Download PDFs of the proceedings from the 2023 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates.
Download PDFs of the proceedings of the Annual, Interim and Special Meetings of the House of Delegates (HOD) from 2012-2023.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Leadership of the seven MSS Regions is responsible for policy development and facilitate engagement and collaboration between local campus sections.
Read the June YPS highlights from YPS Chair Jordan Warchol, MD, MPH.
In the news: How health data could mitigate burnout, weight loss drug effectiveness, PBMs inflate drug cost, Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and more.
Recommendations from the RVS Update Committee’s (RUC’s) Relativity Assessment Workgroup and CMS for new and revised CPT codes.
Value-based care is an emerging payment and delivery model that is becoming more widely available. Browse the AMA's latest articles on value-based care to learn about transitioning to this model.
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.
Physicians interested in direct-to-employer arrangements should also understand customized provider networks.
There are certain concepts that physicians should consider in almost every contract for direct-to-employer services.
Read the case study for the Direct-to-Employer arrangement General Motors offered its 24,000 non-union employees in Michigan.
Review the sample retainer arrangement case study if you are considering the direct-to-employer arrangements model for your practice.
Review case studies, custom networks and contract terms to see how direct-to-employer arrangements function and whether they can benefit your practice.
Use a checklist to assess your practice capabilities and if direct-to-employer arrangements can benefit your practice.
Get a snapshot overview of how physicians can partner with employers in Direct-to-Employer arrangements, and how this arrangement can benefit their practices.
Universal agreement on how to define and measure “value” in medicine remains elusive. But doctors and others find consensus on keys to the way forward.
