Group of people walking on painted tarmac surface
·
5 Min Read

AMA membership growth a sign that physicians demand change

Dues-paying membership in the AMA has risen 35% over the last decade. Learn why doctors are responding to our efforts to drive medicine’s future.

series
Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
·
10 Min Read

Susan Bailey, MD, discusses a Senate hearing on the pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the next steps to end the pandemic.

series
Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Stethoscope around a globe
·
4 Min Read

Rules to hinder IMG doctors getting rolled back

The Biden administration takes positive steps. Learn about the AMA’s effective advocacy for the Conrad 30 program and IMGs with H-1B or J-1 status.

International Med Ed
Dr. Susan Bailey at U.S. Senate hearing
·
4 Min Read

Dr. Bailey to Senate: Doctors are nation’s best vaccine ambassadors

Easy access and tailored messages from trusted sources are key to overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, Dr. Bailey says at U.S. Senate hearing.

Infectious Diseases
·
2 Min Read

At Senate hearing, AMA’s Dr. Bailey discusses steps to ending pandemic

Testimony also will focus on role of social media in fostering, spreading medical misinformation

Press Releases
·
12 Min Read

June 18, 2021: National Advocacy Update

HHS provides greater flexibility for provider relief funds and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
·
2 Min Read

June 18, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, FACP, FAMWA, wins AMPAC award for political participation and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
ideo screenshot of Monday June 14 Special Meeting of the HOD with HOD Speaker Bruce Scott and Vice Speaker Lisa Bohman Egbert.
·
36 Min Read

Highlights from the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting

Catch up with the news and other key moments from the AMA House of Delegates' virtual meeting, which ran June 11¬16.

People in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building
·
5 Min Read

With ACA upheld, let’s focus on further enhancements

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act, it’s time to tweak it to enhance its effectiveness and reach.

series
Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints