Veterinarian Courtney A. Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA, explains the science behind the human-animal bond and how pets may help support a healthier, happier life.
The combination of Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic helps recruit physicians, improve retention and expand access to care in rural communities.
Monthly leadership meetings and in-person retreats help to turn well-being data into action, build trust across teams and strengthen peer support.
Get the facts about when standing orders can be used.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
Listening to program coordinators, UNC created a professional development initiative to boost confidence, improve performance and support retention.
An expert in lifestyle medicine offered a time-efficient playbook for medical students to shift to a plant-based diet without breaking the bank.
You don’t have to state a geographic preference in your MyERAS application. Learn what data shows about how—and whether—medical students should do so.
Nearly 60% of physicians leave their first job within three years. Find out how to choose a post-training role that lasts.
For AMA member Jordan Doerr, MD, who does home-based primary care, the key elements of his dream job are its location, community and culture.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in July 2026.
CMS proposed rule would impose new restrictions on payment mechanisms used by state Medicaid programs, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Access key resources and PDFs related to the AMA's self-paced Business of Medicine course.
Join KeyBank for an informative webinar on the essentials of borrowing for higher education.
Download PDFs of the proceedings of the Annual, Interim and Special Meetings of the House of Delegates (HOD) from 2012-2024.
Find dates, times, CME opportunities, and download PDFs detailing CME credit for education sessions offered during the 2026 Interim Meeting.
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.
Download PDFs of reports organized by year for the Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs (CEJA) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2026 IPPS Interim Meeting on Nov. 6 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2026 OMSS Interim Meeting on Nov. 5-6 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
AMA report details 7.2% rise in national healthcare spending in 2024, which marked the second straight year of elevated growth.
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Stay up-to-date on the latest developments for switching to alternative payment models (APMs). Make the transition as smooth as possible with resources, articles, and statements from the AMA.
Specialty physicians need to begin working toward APMs that solve the specific barriers they face in the current Medicare payment system. Physician input is key to make alternative payment models work.
Seven alternative payment models under new Medicare system will give physician’s the resources and flexibility to deliver patient care in new and better ways.
New payment models allow physicians to provide high-quality patient care at lower costs. AMA “Guide to physician-focused alternative payment models” gives 3 traits of successful models.
Physician participation in medical homes and Medicare accountable care organizations is examined. AMA report assessed the extent to which alternative payment models have taken hold across the country.
Physicians are looking to new models of care delivery and payment as a proven means of keeping patients healthier and reducing health care costs. But two key barriers still need to be broken down.
Physician practices across the country are weighing a variety of payment models presented by commercial payers. If you’re trying to determine whether these models, which are meant to improve patient care while lowering overall costs, will work for your practice and patients in the long run, don’t miss these key factors.
While physicians always are looking for better ways to care for our patients, actually doing so isn’t easy. Right now, three events are helping us on the journey to new care and payment models.
A new joint study by the RAND Corporation and AMA finds that physicians need support and guidance to further advance delivery reforms.
Researchers conducted case studies to determine the effects that alternative health care payment models are having on physicians and practices. Here are the five things physicians should know about the report.