The blisters, a symptom of dyshidrotic eczema, can happen year-round. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health dermatologist Robert Bai, MD, shares more.
Life doesn’t have to include constant stomach upset. Learn what gastroenterologists want everyone to know about several key digestive health topics.
The EHR is a driver of burnout for doctors. Then comes time to switch to a new one. Early communication, training are musts for a smooth transition.
The payer cost-control process of prior authorization wastes physicians’ time and delays patient care. Dive deep on five big reforms that are needed.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
Access resources and guidance for CME providers and the AMA PRA credit system. Also learn more about the PRA meaning and key points.
Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns—download PDFs or applications in DOCX format.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Government Relations Advocacy Fellow (GRAF) and how to apply.
Is it worth delaying having a baby? How might having a child affect your training schedule? Physicians who have confronted those questions offer advice.
Becoming chief resident can dramatically change your postgraduate experience. Co-chief resident Nicolas K. Fletcher, MD, breaks down what to expect.
125+ medical associations push for congressional action on Medicare physician payment and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
New: AMA summary of 2025 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule proposed rule and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
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.
Find highlights about WPS activities and how its members advocate for patients and women in the medical profession.
Being part of the AMA and SPS brings the opportunity to influence policies within the organization.
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 summary of panel actions, a document prepared after each meeting of the CPT editorial panel.
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.
All physicians should be able to succeed under MACRA. You can still take part in the Quality Payment Program this year.
It’s November. Do you know what your level of readiness is for MIPS data collection? A comprehensive new resource helps answer that and many other questions.
Team-based approach can relieve physicians of tasks that drain joy from practice. It takes organizational leadership to make the necessary changes.
Physicians need to take these four steps to see where they are on Medicare’s value-based-care path and how to earn a bonus or avoid a penalty.
Change under Quality Payment Program doesn’t have to happen all at once. Look for chance to take part in specialty-developed alternative payment models.
CHIP negotiations, VA-employed providers, multistate licensure requirements and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.
Under QPP, the Advancing Care Information component replaces Meaningful Use. Partnerships needed to improve EHRs that often fail on flexibility.
Many find milestone law’s changes perplexing, but that is no reason to delay taking part in Medicare’s Quality Payment Program this year.
Take these actions to be ready for the final 90-day reporting period under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.
