The AMA is condemning a proposed rule that would permit discrimination against LGBTQ people, women, immigrants, minorities and other patients.
Learn about the current state of competition in health insurance markets across the U.S. and review in-depth analysis on market concentration.
An efficient health care workflow can reduce physician burnout by nearly half. Find out how to implement workflow optimization.
Their path toward moving medicine converged more than a decade ago in the AMA House of Delegates. Now their shared purpose starts closer to home.
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.
Most medical schools either require or encourage physician shadowing hours. Learn what to do when shadowing a doctor.
You're looking to create change in the medical field while you're a student. Find out why it’s rewarding from those who currently are making waves
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.
Patient Support & Advocacy
Members of Congress will hold town halls throughout August. Physicians should let them know about proven reforms to address surprise medical bills.
Payer lobbyists are badly mischaracterizing congressional legislation that includes an effective way to resolve pay disputes and protect patients.
Press Releases
The AMA said today that insurers are muddying waters over the impact of surprise billing legislation approved recently by the EC Committee.
AMA Statements
The AMA remains committed to protecting patients from surprise bills and committed to working with committee members to secure fair out-of-network payments.
The AMA remains committed to working with all the committees of jurisdiction to forge a balanced approach to protect patients and their access to health care.
A bipartisan House bill addressing unanticipated out-of-network care and calls for the independent arbitration process the AMA has advocated.
AMA and 120 medical organizations agree that when patients cannot select in-network physicians they should be protected from being charged above in-network rates.
The AMA commends cosponsors of the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act for efforts to address the impact that these bills can have on families.
Narrow payer provider networks are a big driver of unanticipated out-of-network care, AMA Trustee Bobby Mukkamala, MD, tells a key House committee.
These Council on Medical Service reports relate to the AMA vision for health care reform and its commitment to improving health insurance coverage and access.
