The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.
A JAMA Network Open systematic review shows targeted digital health interventions are effective. The AMA offers a wealth of resources to help.
The Medicare Economic Index (MEI) is a measure of practice cost inflation to estimate annual changes in physicians’ operating costs and establish appropriate Medicare physician payment updates.
Brett Oliver, MD, chief medical information officer for Baptist Health Medical Group, shares how to ensure augmented intelligence (AI) works for all.
The next step ahead in medical education assessment is part of the movement for precision education.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
What is the average medical school debt? How does medical student loan forgiveness work? Find answers to these key questions and more.
For medical students with a passion for scholarship, making research a centerpiece of their residency application is a logical choice.
Recruiting firm survey shows nearly 60% of final-year residents get over 100 job solicitations. Learn how to separate the wheat from the chaff.
As physician employment becomes more dominant, autonomy is threatened. Learn more with the AMA about the potential of physician unions.
Contact your members of Congress: Urge support for Medicare physician payment reform and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
AMA submits comments on FTC’s investigation into the role of “middlemen” in drug shortages and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
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.
Download a PDF or watch video instructions to use the app during Annual or Interim Meetings for comprehensive information about activities and events.
Download PDFs of the proceedings from the 2023 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates.
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 PDF, documents and more for the 2024 APS Annual Meeting on June 7 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
MSS elections will take place during the 2024 MSS Annual Meeting, June 6-7, 2024.
In the news: Physical activity and mortality, prior authorization used to deny care, tracking drug shortages, No Surprises Act arbitration and more.
As physician employment grows in health care, doctors’ compensation methods—salary and bonuses—start to resemble other industries.
The Minority Affairs Section (MAS) Governing Positions direct the programming and activities of the MAS. Learn more with the latest articles and information from the AMA.
Find out about opportunities for representation of Federation organizations in the AMA sections' annual and interim meetings.
Siobhan Wescott, MD, MPH, serves as immediate past chair on the Minority Affairs Section Governing Council at the American Medical Association.
Luis Seija, MD, holds the position of delegate and Advocacy Committee chair on the Minority Affairs Section Governing Council at the American Medical Association.