Bruised or broken ribs can make every breath hurt. Knowing the warning signs, recovery timeline and when to seek medical care after an injury are key.
Too much sun exposure can have damaging effects on skin, but following proper precautions can help. Follow these summer sun safety tips.
Natalie Davis, MD, founded PreventScripts to solve the lifestyle disease crisis. Now she’s sharing her results—in this story and at a can’t-miss AMA event.
AMA Credentialing Services grants physicians the option to request profile delivery to a medical licensing board and/or to access a self-inquiry profile.
The AMA launched a $12 million precision education grant program earlier this year to speed the personalization of learning.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
AMA member Zachary Coffman, MD, of Advocate Health, says one of the most rewarding parts is seeing kids you treat grow up to live meaningful lives.
How many applications are typical among physician residency applicants? The number is going to depend largely on specialty and applicant type.
Many face stigma and lack of access to accommodations, says recently published research from JAMA Network Open.
Culminating with the creation of an AMA podcast, fellows pick a medical ethics topic and explore critical dilemmas in medicine. Learn more and apply now.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in June 2026.
Medicare Trustees warn of unsustainability of Medicare physician payment system, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Clinicians interested in starting or expanding routine screening programs for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and LTBI are invited to join the AMA Community of Practice for a discussion on routine screening in rural emergency departments.
AMA has teamed up with Panacea Financial to help you navigate financial decisions at every stage of your career.
Review the list of candidates to serve as AMA officers, on the Board of Trustees and councils.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
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.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Get involved in the AMA Women Physicians Section (WPS), working to raise the number of women physicians in leadership roles.
The MSS Annual & Interim Awards, recognizing Medical Student Section members, celebrate outstanding achievements and leadership within the medical student community.
Compelling research, discussions, opinions and more—enjoy these original podcasts from the AMA for the latest in medicine and patient care.
In the news: CMS drug pricing program, infant formula botulism recall, hormone therapy for menopause, chronic disease prevention and more.
Learn about the key things medical practices need to know about payment and how to improve managing the claims revenue cycle.
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation tested a pilot program to decrease overuse of emergency. The test showed a value-based health care and payment model could reduce frequent ED visits by about 40 percent.
AMA Immediate Past Chair Barbara McAneny, M.D., told a House panel that MACRA regulations are a chance to improve health care flexibility and innovation.
ACCESS Health System moved to a team-based care model rooted in evidence-based practices across 36 health centers. Switching from an emphasis on volume to value has created a new relationship between physician and patient.
New regulations under MACRA are driving many specialty physicians to proactively develop alternative payment models. The American Society for Radiation Oncology created 2 payment models that work for patients and practices.
Comprehensive Primary Plus improves upon the current model in emphasizing improvements achievable by PCPs instead of cost reductions beyond their control.
Find out how a practice in Minnesota used a local diabetes prevention program to help their patients stop the onset of type 2 diabetes.
AMA board chair comments on new quality reporting and payment system for Medicare. Urges physicians to understand meaningful use and implementation of MACRA to determine future course of their practices.
Medicare will soon cover diabetes prevention programs. When more than 11 million seniors have diabetes and another 26 million have prediabetes, this government announcement of preventive care is truly groundbreaking.
Value-based health care strategically redistributes work in medical practices. We break down the way a highly-functional team-based model handles preparing for and conducting a patient visit.
