Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating disease characterized by painful inflammation and joint deformities. Two rheumatologists share more about RA.
During a stroke, every second counts. That is why it is important to know and recognize symptoms of a stroke early. Two physicians share more.
Learn more about upcoming events offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy. Topics include physician well-being, organizational workflows and more.
Enjoy this vast collection of past events from the AMA STEPS Forward Innovation Academy, all open-access and categorized by year.
Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.
Through the AMA ChangeMedEd initiative, the AMA is concentrating on developing the foundational attributes of precision education and its real-world application via investments in new partnerships and exploratory pilots. Learn more.
Research and firsthand insight shed light on which of the six core clerkships will be most demanding. Also, get great tips to succeed in clerkship
Download a PDF of the MSOP Program Guide—as an Outreach Leader, the AMA provides all marketing materials, training, resources and event funding you need.
Vascular surgery resident and AMA Research Challenge finalist Tiffany Bellomo, MD, shares a playbook for conducting impactful medical research in GME.
On-site interviews signal recruiters’ interest in a physician, but you should still expect competition. Learn more about the data.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the health care environment in April 2026.
Bipartisan House members introduce legislation to reform budget neutrality in the fee schedule, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Join the American Medical Association to explore practical approaches to implementing routine screening for patients with substance use disorder.
Join AMA for a panel discussion on lifestyle factors that impact dementia risk and ways physicians can help patients better maintain cognitive health.
Read the House of Delegates (HOD) speakers' updates for the 2026 HOD Annual Meeting.
Registration opens for the 2025 Annual Meeting, resolution submission deadlines are approaching, the HOD Reference Manual is now available, and a deadline extension for reference committee volunteers.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Download the PDF to read the rules and regulations that guide the AMA to uphold its mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
Representatives for the YPS Assembly represent the interests of young physicians and are voting members. Apply to be a member of the governing council.
Find out about the endorsement and nomination criteria for HOD candidates seeking endorsements from the LGBTQ+ Section Governing Council.
In the news: “Cicada” COVID-19 variant, sleep timing and teenage behaviors, orforglipron for weight loss, CDC advisory on medetomidine, and more.
See upcoming meeting information for the AMA Board of Trustees and information on how to attend a meeting.
Learn about the key things medical practices need to know about payment and how to improve managing the claims revenue cycle.
When it comes to developing alternative payment models, physicians are best placed to balance cost reduction while delivering high quality care. Physician-led models allow for redesign of care based on specific patient needs.
The design of the new Medicare payment system was driven by physician input. The chief of Medicare urged physicians to continue to collaborate with the agency to make sure the system allows them to determine the best ways to provide care for their patients.
Designing care to be delivered to patients must be defined by physicians and hospitals—not the government. Integrated leadership is key to ensuring new models of health care work. ...
Draft regulations released on new Medicare payment system outline intent to ease physicians’ administrative burdens—including for those in small or rural medical practices.
Details of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) regulations still are being hammered out. Prepare your practice for one of the two new Medicare payment systems.
According to Andy Slavitt, acting administrator of CMS, the goal of the new Medicare payment system is to allow physicians to focus on patient care. Measures to make the system flexible and easy to use are key principles.
Increase understanding of the AMA's position on CMS' release of Medicare-billed charges and payment data.
Stay informed using the AMA's resources to help regulate appropriate state laws related to managed care contracting.
Physicians thinking about transitioning from fee-for-service payment to risk-based reimbursement can evaluate options to make an educated choice.
