Learn how integrating behavioral health into primary care improves access, outcomes, and value-based performance.
Michael Welsh, MD, of University of Iowa Health Care shares how decades of breakthroughs have made normal life possible for many cystic fibrosis patients.
This boot camp focuses on time-saving tools and strategies to reform organizations and enhance professional satisfaction and well-being.
The new model design could help small, rural and specialist physician practices take part in ACOs and improve care for patients with complex needs.
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.
Medical students often put weight on the wrong factors when ranking residency programs. Learn what predicts less stress and more happiness in GME.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the WPS Governing Council and how to apply.
Data from a physician recruiter organization shows licensing issues and other delays could push your start date back by months.
JAMA Network journals have editorial fellowships—chances for residents, fellows and early-career physicians to explore a career in publishing.
Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.
AMA to MedPAC: Physician pay should be linked to inflation and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
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.
The 2026 American Medical Association Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC) will be held March 5-6, 2026. Registration is now open.
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.
The Integrated Physician Practice Section offers a number of opportunities to get involved, network and enhance your leadership skills.
Download PDF applications and learn more—the AMA is your powerful ally in providing you with leadership opportunities with the LGBTQ+ Section.
In the news: Similar genetics may drive multiple psychiatric conditions, FDA approves oral semaglutide pill, COVID-19 may have link to chronic conditions and more.
In the news: U.S. measles elimination status at risk, CDC adopts major shift in hepatitis B vaccine policy, DTaP vaccination rates fall across U.S. and more.
Medical claims processing can slow down payments and stifle cash flow if not handled correctly. Here's how the AMA is helping medical practices handle claims processing.
In July, CMS announced that the AMA secured flexibilities for physicians to make the transition to ICD-10 less disruptive. Part of the provisions the AMA secured include CMS establishing a communication center to monitor issues and an ICD-10 ombudsman devoted to triaging physician issues.
If you’ve followed our ICD-10 series, you’re probably well-prepared for the Oct. 1 deadline. Use these tips from the AMA and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Road to 10 Implementation Guide during September to bring your practice up to speed for the new code set.
Physicians have less than 50 days to transition to the ICD-10 code set as the Oct. 1 deadline draws close. Testing is vital to making sure you can create and submit claims using ICD-10 codes. These tips should help with what you need to know.
In ICD-10, the main categories of change are definition changes, terminology differences and increased specificity. Understand three clinical documentation scenarios and how to code them using ICD-10.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is making the transition to the ICD-10 code set more flexible, but there are several clarifying points physicians should know.
Medical practices that have made the transition from paper to an electronic claims revenue cycle spend less time on administrative processes and have more time to lessen payment errors and appeal inappropriate denials.
Use these tips from the AMA and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Road to 10 Implementation Guide to make sure you’re prepping your practice. In Month Four of our ICD-10 primer, learn the next steps you should take in August.
The CMS announced that it is making some critical changes to the transition period between ICD-9 and ICD-10. These eight resources can help get your practice up to speed for the code switch.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it’s making several critical changes to the ICD-10 transition period so that it’s less disruptive for physicians.
