The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about culturally competent and patient-centered care.
Find resources on annual synchronized prescription renewal and easing renewal stress for patients and care teams.
Download PDF resources to ensure that patients have meaningful controls over and a clear understanding of how their health information data is being used.
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.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the Minority Affairs Section (MAS) Governing Council and how to apply.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the WPS Governing Council and how to apply.
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 and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
The July 18, 2024 Speakers' Update provides further clarification on group definitions for endorsements, and a new candidate code of conduct.
Download PDFs of reports from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
The Medical Student Section (MSS) provides policy making resources for its members, including guidance on how to submit resolutions.
Leadership of the seven MSS Regions is responsible for policy development and facilitate engagement and collaboration between local campus sections.
Find information about the summary of panel actions, a document prepared after each meeting of the CPT editorial panel.
In the news: Physical activity and longevity, TikTok health advice, long COVID data, childhood immunizations and more.
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.
Nearly 25% of patients confused about whether PAs are doctors. Delegates say AAPA’s latest marketing move further muddies the waters.
Welfare work requirements, immigration, vaccine privacy & more covered.
Southern California Permanente Medical group focuses efforts to reduce physician burnout by weaving the clinician experience into the organizational DNA.
The nation’s BP-control rate has been getting worse over time. Health care leaders should follow these eight key steps to reverse the trend.
CMS should cut the burdens of its Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) while boosting transparency and clinical relevance.
Utilizing data mapping to tackle maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
AAPA recent move to change title ‘physician assistant’ to ‘physician associate’ will only serve to further confuse patients about who is providing their care.
COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act enacted and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
California ruling favorable for doctors in a case in which the AMA urged the court not to allow ordinary negligence claim that fell outside of MICRA.
