In epidemics, physicians must balance their ethical obligation to patients with their responsibility for public health. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics provides guidance.
Heart disease is America’s biggest killer, and it's making a deadly comeback. Here's how you can talk to your patients about preventing heart disease.
A telerehabilitation program yielded improvements in cancer patients’ pain and function, showing the power of relatively low-tech interventions.
Venture capital and private equity firms are increasingly investing in physician practices. Find out more from the AMA about how to evaluate such offers.
The health care system is changing fast, and future physicians need to understand their role and ethical obligations in helping ensure patients’ health and well-being is maximized, while the costs are minimized, in an environment that provides a patient-centered experience.
With eight new modules coming to the AMA GME Competency Program, the educational offerings for medical residents are now more comprehensive than ever before.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 6-year-old boy with a history of deafness presents to ED after collapsing at home. What’s his diagnosis?
Get ready to make a great first impression with our tips on preparing for clinical rotations. From what to wear to how to prep for exams, the AMA has you covered.
See how U.S. Supreme Court justices looked to AMA policy and research to change its views toward alcoholism and other alcohol-related matters.
The U.S. Supreme Court has looked to the AMA for a medical definition and the AMA Litigation Center has filed amicus briefs supporting patients’ rights.
The AMA offers membership to international medical school graduates (IMGs) who are currently ECFMG-certified and are waiting to match into a U.S. residency program (GME position).
Headspace is the meditation and mindfulness app helping health care professionals live happier and healthier.
The HOD speakers welcome comments for reports under development for the upcoming 2019 Interim Meeting and the 2020 Annual Meeting.
Access the information submitted for consideration at the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting.
See how the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) studies long-term strategic issues related to AMA’s vision, goals and priorities.
The Council on Long Range Planning and Development (CLRPD) works on projects based on actions of the AMA House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
Some of the current projects of the CLRPD include:
International Medical Graduates Section members can also be members of an International Medical Graduates Section Committee.
There are nearly 90,000 female members of the AMA, working to increase the number of women physicians in leadership positions.
AMA member Michael C. Lubrano, MD, was “hooked” on medicine after volunteering in the outpatient chemotherapy infusion unit at his local hospital.
Health insurance should cost less and work better for those who already have it, and should be much easier to obtain for those who don’t.
Digital
A clearer picture on how to use patient-generated health data is developing. Proceed with caution when integrating this new data into your IT system.
Guidelines are aimed to build patient and physician confidence in mHealth apps and address concerns that hinder their adoption.
Aim of smartwatch app is to deliver better care for the 1 million patients each year who have a hip or knee replaced.
The AMA Digital Health Implementation Playbook and other cybersecurity resources show how to prepare for accepting health data from patients.
Sustainability
Viruses, malware and hackers pose a threat to patients and physician practices. Find tips to protect patient health records and other data from cyberattacks.
Criminals value medical files because of the amount of exploitable information they hold. An AMA survey has uncovered these keys you need to know about health care cybersecurity.
Patient Support & Advocacy
Study finds 83% of physician practices experienced a cyberattack; HIPAA is a must but not enough, and reliable IT vendors are just part of the solution.
How well a medical practice survives a cyberattack depends on how well it has prepared. Follow this advice on getting started.
The better the conversation a medical practice has with its health IT vendors, the safer and smoother the delivery of patient care will be.
Patient safety is no longer just a bedside concern. Cyberattacks are a growing risk and demand smart responses by doctors and the government. Password security and computer screen locks are just two of the basic steps to take now.
