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  The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about pertussis, treatment for whooping cough symptoms and more.
  
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  The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about pertussis, treatment for whooping cough symptoms and more.
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  The AMA’s goal is to see 100% of inappropriate questions removed so physicians are free to seek mental health care without fear.
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  International medical graduates need to consider many issues, including starting over in a new country.
  
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  In the 2020 academic year, 4222 IMG physicians from over 100 countries were offered visas to facilitate residency training in different specialties.
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  Latest NRMP survey shows how program directors are really using signals sent by residency applicants. Learn how to build a smart signaling strategy.
  
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  From intern to senior resident, every step in GME brings new challenges. These tips can help you meet them like a seasoned professional.
  
  Bill would freeze student-loan interest during residency
  
  Proposed legislation, backed by the AMA, offers interest-free student-loan deferment during residency, aiming to reduce debt and increase career flexibility.
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  May 16, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update
  
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  May 16, 2025: National Advocacy Update
  
  CMS opens 2025 MIPS exception/hardship application, now allows for exemption from cost category and administrative claims measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
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  This two-day boot camp, Sept. 17-18, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
  
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  Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
  
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  2025 MSS Annual Meeting agenda & resources
  
  Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2025 MSS Annual Meeting on June 6 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
  
  Establish an observership for international medical graduates
  
  Explore the guidelines for establishing an observership program for international medical graduates (IMGs).
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RVS Update Committee (RUC)

The RVS Update Committee (RUC) is a volunteer group of 32 physicians and other health care professionals who advise Medicare on how to value a physician's work. Learn more about what the RUC does at the AMA.

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RVS Update Committee (RUC)

May 19, 2025 ·

RVS Update Committee (RUC)

Understand the role the AMA/Specialty Society RUC plays in providing physicians a voice in shaping Medicare relative values.

RVS Update Committee (RUC)

Apr 29, 2025 ·

RUC recommendations, minutes & voting

Recommendations from the RVS Update Committee’s (RUC’s) Relativity Assessment Workgroup and CMS for new and revised CPT codes.

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CPT®

Apr 29, 2025 ·

E/M changes have led to more clinically meaningful documentation

Changes developed by the AMA and adopted by CMS to simplify E/M documentation have made these tasks more relevant, says physician survey.

RVS Update Committee (RUC)

Apr 25, 2025 ·

RBRVS overview

Download resource PDFs to gain an understanding of the physician payment system used by Medicare and most other payers.

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Physician Health

Apr 18, 2025 ·

How this senior physician sustains joy in practice

After 50-plus years in medicine, Hattiesburg Clinic cardiologist Thad F. Waites, MD, says he’s never had a single day of burnout. Find out why.

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