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.
Read the June YPS highlights from YPS Chair Jordan Warchol, MD, MPH.
Find highlights about WPS activities and how its members advocate for patients and women in the medical profession.
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.
The AMA has a storied history of advocating for the health of veterans who have served. Learn more about the AMA's efforts with veteran health care issues.
Changes underway at the VA could make it an appealing place for physicians to work and contribute to the agency’s rebuilding. David Shulkin, MD, undersecretary of health at the VA, addressed the 2016 Annual Meeting of the AMA.
Statistics show that 70 percent of workplace violence occurs in health care and social service settings. Addressing the safety of health care professionals was the topic of several policy actions at the 2016 AMA Annual Meeting.
The AMA is disappointed by the VA's proposal to allow advanced practice nurses within the VA to practice independently of a physician's clinical oversight.
More than a year after news first surfaced that veterans weren’t getting timely access to care within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system, it’s clear that more needs to be done to meet these patients’ needs.
About 1 million veterans are eligible for the Veterans Choice Program, intended to decrease wait times for medical care. Physicians can help make sure they get the care they need when they need it by enrolling in the program—learn how.
Policy adopted this week at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting is aimed at increasing access to care for the nation’s veterans. New policies to improve veteran’s health care cover include advocating for the VA to pay private physicians Medicare rates and hire additional physicians.
The AMA with the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) called on Congress to ensure continued access to care for seniors and military families.
After asking for physicians’ help to enhance care for veterans last November, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released information for physicians interested in delivering care through the Veterans Choice Program. Learn how you can provide care for veterans.
Here are the top stories from the 2014 AMA Interim Meeting in Dallas. See full coverage of the meeting at AMA Wire®. They covered Ebols, MOC, expanded access to Medicare and caring for veterans.
