Rabia Nagda, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, emphasizes that every environment where kids spend time should be built with fall risk in mind.
Confluence Health’s transitional care program enlists semi-retired and retired doctors to cut wait times, improve follow-up care and support care teams.
AMA’s work in practice transformation aims to create the conditions where joy, purpose & meaning are possible for physicians & other health professionals.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
The AMA backs bipartisan legislation to reissue 40,000 unused immigrant visas for physicians and nurses.
Research presented at the AMA Poster Showcase suggests that hobbies such as gardening can offer a healthful break from the strains of medical school.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Government Relations Advocacy Fellow (GRAF) and how to apply.
JAMA Network journals have editorial fellowships—chances for residents, fellows and early-career physicians to explore a career in publishing.
In residency and fellowship training, the business side of medicine often gets short shrift. Catch up on what you need to succeed in health care.
Learn about the current state of competition in health insurance markets across the U.S. and review in-depth analysis on market concentration.
Discover the AMA's position on health insurance mergers and why the AMA believes fewer insurance carriers undermine physician practices and harm patient care.
ChangeMedEd® is a national bi-annual conference that brings together innovative leaders across the medical education continuum to reimagine the way future physicians are trained. Learn more.
This two-day boot camp, April 13-14, 2026, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
Find out about the election bylaws and policies for being elected to the AMA House of Delegates.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
The council investigates general ethical conditions and all matters pertaining to the relations of physicians to one another or to the public, and make recommendations to the House of Delegates or the constituent associations through the issuance of reports.
Find information and applications to be considered for a leadership position with the Academic Physicians Section (APS).
Find out how the Academic Physicians Section (APS) develops resolutions and influences policy that may be adopted by the AMA House of Delegates.
These JAMA Patient Pages provide simple explanations of many common psychiatric conditions, including how they are treated.
AMA participates in health care conferences and events held throughout the U.S.A. as well as internationally.
The Affordable Care Act guarantees coverage to all patients who need it. Learn more about the Affordable Care Act at AMA.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how Medicare pay cuts in 2024 impact patient care.
Such fees can cost practices $1 million a year and gobble up as much as 5% of physician payments. Bipartisan bill backed by the AMA would ban them.
Year end brings windfall of No Surprises Act updates—including reopening of IDR portal for all dispute types and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
We can offer patients greater choice and create new opportunities for high-quality care by removing barriers to physician-owned hospitals.
In recent legal battles, the AMA Litigation Center has provided an expert witness, filed amicus briefs, financed a lawsuit and served as a plaintiff.
In the news: “Treatment-resistant depression” tied to medication side effects, obesity’s irreversible impact on brain, youth suicide and homicide rates and more.
The AMA and others supported a stay to enable patients to continue accessing preventive care under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) while litigation proceeds.
Prior authorization garners national attention; AMA supports reform efforts in California, New Jersey and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.
