The AMA is committed to supporting efforts to reduce and prevent the rising rates of maternal mortality. Download the PDF with an overview of AMA recommendations to improve outcomes.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about promoting diversity and inclusion in health care.
AMA’s CPT® Assistant newsletter provides guidance for appealing insurance denials, validating coding to auditors, training staff and answering the day-to-day coding questions.
Exclusive AMA survey shows use of peer-to-peer reviews for prior authorization is rising, but those “peers” usually aren’t qualified to make the call.
A textbook published by the AMA lays out how to create a coaching program for graduate learners, as well as how to make it work long term.
Take a look at the crucial role of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in our nation's health care landscape and how the AMA is working to support IMGs.
MSOP Outreach Leaders: Find all of the information you need for the year, including the leader guide PDF, event resources, templates and more.
Researching physician residency programs can be overwhelming. Get the answers on how M4s can make informed decisions about where to apply.
Not knowing the time requirements of a job can undermine your ability to provide quality care and lead to burnout. A recruiter outlines what to ask.
Whether you are looking for your first job out of residency or have been practicing for years, knowing how to negotiate your contract is vital.
Budget neutrality reform bill introduced in Senate and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
New CMS guidance adds flexibility to ACO REACH Model reporting requirements and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Health care experts share actionable strategies for recognizing and addressing behavioral health needs.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
The 2024 SSS Interim Meeting will be held Nov. 8-12, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Download PDFs of reports from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.
Find highlights about MSS activities and how its members advocate for students in education and the medical profession.
The Women Physicians Section (WPS) honors physicians who have offered their time, wisdom and support to advance women with careers in medicine.
The Center for Health Equity (CHE) has partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine’s Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) to create and launch the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship.
Find information about the current cohort of the AMA-SHLI Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship.
Patient-centered care is the practice of assessing patient-centered care through the lens of care coordination and patient satisfaction. Here's how the AMA promotes patient-centered care.
The “hero model” of medicine places a burden on physicians to do everything themselves. Physician-led team-based care is about rethinking what work needs to be done by the physician versus what could be done by other team members.
Value-based health care strategically redistributes work in medical practices. We break down the way a highly-functional team-based model handles preparing for and conducting a patient visit.
Government administrator outlined 3 ways Medicare is changing its culture to listen more to physicians and give them the freedom they need to keep patients at the center of care.
Specialty physicians need to begin working toward APMs that solve the specific barriers they face in the current Medicare payment system. Physician input is key to make alternative payment models work.
The AMA joins other physician groups, health plans, employers and CMS to ensure quality measures reported by physicians and used by public and private payers.
The AMA and the Medical Group Management Association partner in a conference focusing on ways the groups can work to enhance practices and patient care.
How can electronic health records (EHRs) be designed to benefit a physician in practice? Suggestions from a physician town hall in Seattle focused on usability and interoperability.
Coordinating efforts in a busy practice can seem like herding cats. One physician’s office in Maine carved out time for a daily huddle. Sessions improve team culture and collaboration to deliver stronger patient care.
Team-based care, fighting opioid epidemic, managed care, and public health are among the 4 top issues for medical associations and policymakers as state legislatures convene for the new year.
