The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest on bird flu and new COVID-19 variants.
Familiarize yourself with the instructions for completing the CPT® Coding Change Request Form.
In the Change Healthcare cyberattack’s aftermath, there’s sky-high interest in mitigating future threats. Cybersecurity experts detail top resources.
Precision education is a developing concept and one of four new focus areas for the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative. Find out more.
Visit our online community or participate in medical education webinars.
For medical students with a passion for scholarship, making research a centerpiece of their residency application is a logical choice.
A productive research year can make a residency applicant stand out, but that shouldn’t be your primary motivation, the experts say.
An attorney specializing in hospital-medical staff matters explains why that is an essential step.
When it comes to showing resident physicians they are valued, it is not all about pay. Small changes can add up big for residents’ well-being.
Physicians can get involved in advocacy efforts alongside the AMA. Learn more and get involved now.
New AMA survey indicates physicians still feeling adverse impact from Change Healthcare cyberattack and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
As an AMA member, you can refinance your student loan and manage your loan options with Laurel Road.
As an AMA member, get JAMA Network™, insurance, the opportunity to be a leader and advocate for the profession, and more.
Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
Download PDFs of the proceedings of the Annual, Interim and Special Meetings of the House of Delegates (HOD) from 2012-2023.
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.
In honor of Older Americans Month (May 1-31, 2024), the AMA celebrates senior physician members (ages 65 years and above).
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.
Capitation is a payment arrangement for health care service providers. Stay up to date on this and other payment delivery models on the AMA.
Download PDFs of the latest findings about shifts in medical practice ownership, physician practice structure and physician payment methods.
You need a job, and you have to choose between fee-for-service, capitation and direct primary care. Learn which can work best for you.
Learn how trends in doctor participation in ACOs, medical homes and alternative payment methods differ by practice ownership and physician specialty.
Medicare Advantage contracts enable innovation that aligns the values of patients and physicians—and may reduce burnout in the process.
Treating complex patients in underserved areas is a tough proposition. Oak Street Health’s chief clinical officer offers insight on how to succeed.
The plans would allow physicians to “focus on the patients in front of them rather than the paperwork we send them,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.
The devil is in the details on how a proposed agreement assigns patients, evaluates physician performance and calculates payment.
Physicians thinking about transitioning from fee-for-service payment to risk-based reimbursement can evaluate options to make an educated choice.