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.
Seven alternative payment models under new Medicare system will give physician’s the resources and flexibility to deliver patient care in new and better ways.
Andy Slavitt, government administrator, discusses new initiatives to keep patients at the center of medical practice. One way is new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System for Medicare.
The AMA announced its $15M investment n Health2047, Inc., to explore solutions to challenges of the nation's physicians and their patients.
New payment models allow physicians to provide high-quality patient care at lower costs. AMA “Guide to physician-focused alternative payment models” gives 3 traits of successful models.
Physician participation in medical homes and Medicare accountable care organizations is examined. AMA report assessed the extent to which alternative payment models have taken hold across the country.
If you already have decided what practice changes you plan to make in 2016, use these five steps to help you organize and motivate your practice team to see changes through to completion.
The AMA identified 9 top developments in health care regulations, legislation and insurance to watch in 2016. Included are: Medicare reforms, provider networks, and graduate medical education funding.
Physicians are looking to new models of care delivery and payment as a proven means of keeping patients healthier and reducing health care costs. But two key barriers still need to be broken down.
More than 100 state and specialty medical associations joined the AMA in sending a letter to the government outlining principles that should govern improving care for Medicare patients.
