Uterine fibroids often lurk undetected, affecting millions of women. Veronica Gillispie-Bell, MD, MAS, an ob-gyn from Ochsner Health, shares more.
Stay informed with the latest updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1), or bird flu.
Health care leaders often believe the accrediting body is responsible for requirements that can burden doctors. Learn the reality behind the rhetoric.
The Medicare payment system is on an unsustainable path. Find materials to contact members of Congress to let them know the Medicare physician payment system needs reform.
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.
Precision education is a developing concept and one of four new focus areas for the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative. Find out more.
Who should write your letters of recommendation for residency applications and what do they need from you? A physician expert offers insight.
What is the average medical school debt? How does medical student loan forgiveness work? Find answers to these key questions and more.
With most U.S. physicians now employed, getting the employment contract right is essential. Dive deeper with eight key legal do’s and don’ts.
If history repeats itself, most final-year medical residents will get more than 100 job solicitations—but some will get more than others.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
This two-day boot camp Sept. 23-24, 2024, is designed for clinical and operational change agents looking to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most–patient care.
Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
On Medicare pay, scope creep, prior authorization and more, the AMA House of Delegates is meeting to help reshape medicine’s future.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2024 OMSS Annual Meeting on June 7 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Read about candidates running for an open leadership position with the Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS).
From Medicare payment reform to reducing physician burnout, fixing prior authorization to defending against scope creep, the AMA is fighting for you.
In the news: HIPAA data breach reporting requirements, cardiovascular disease trends, new long COVID report and more.
The American Medical Association is dedicated to debunking regulatory myths related to the practice of medicine. Find answers to questions concerning medical billing, EHR, scope of practice and more.
Does HIPAA require that health care providers obtain patient authorization to disclose protected health information (PHI) for treatment purposes? Find the answer.
Must licensing/credentialing bodies probe into clinicians’ past mental health? Download a PDF of the myth and find the answer in the latest installment of the AMA's Debunking Regulatory Myths.
The latest in the Debunking Regulatory Myths (DRM) series looks at whether physicians must sign every single page of home health POC certifications.
This medical regulatory myth explores if physicians can respond to online patient reviews.
This regulatory myth examines if physicians and other qualified health professionals are required to document the time spent on each specific task associated with an outpatient visit.
This regulatory myth examines if physicians should bill for both preventive/wellness and evaluation and management (E/M) services when they are performed during the same visit.
This regulatory myth examines if commercial payers are required to adopt the E/M office visit code revisions.
There is a perception that the rules regarding where physicians and other health care workers can have food or beverages tend to be overly strict.
How does an extended prescription duration help your patients and your practice? Learn more.