Progress is being made to prevent overdose deaths, but about 75,000 lives are still lost annually. The AMA outlines aggressive steps to save more lives.
Learn more about physicians’ actions toward ending the nation’s overdose epidemic and improving care for patients with pain and substance use disorders (SUD). Download PDF of the Substance Use and Treatment Report.
This boot camp focuses on time-saving tools and strategies to reform organizations and enhance professional satisfaction and well-being.
With AMA gold recognition secured, Advocate Health focuses on bold leadership, measurement and team-based care to strengthen its culture of support.
Precision education is a developing concept and one of four new focus areas for the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative. Find out more.
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 Medical Student Advocacy Conference in March will help train future physicians to advocate in person with Congress on today’s big issues.
About 3% of residents have MD-PhD degrees. Learn how this track affects specialty choice, GME-application strategy and long-term career opportunities.
It isn’t just for seasoned pros anymore, with data showing younger physicians are increasingly turning to locum tenens. Is it right for you?
Latest report shows high fill rates in the Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match, with nearly 90% of U.S. MDs landing a match.
Telehealth flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances extended and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
With the 2026 AMA State Advocacy Summit underway, the AMA is making its impact felt on the issues that matter most to doctors.
In this Project Firstline webinar, join AMA and CDC for the latest information on preventing and responding to respiratory virus outbreaks in long-term care settings.
This AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy webinar highlights proven, organizational-level strategies to support physician well-being. Register today.
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.
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.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Review open leadership positions for the Senior Physicians Section (SPS).
Find out about the endorsement and nomination criteria for HOD candidates seeking endorsements from the LGBTQ+ Section Governing Council.
Find information about the CPT® Editorial Panel process and AMA/Specialty Society RVS update process.
In the news: Changes to childhood immunization schedule, impact of delaying routine vaccinations, Alzheimer’s biomarker testing and more.
Learn about the key things medical practices need to know about payment and how to improve managing the claims revenue cycle.
Coordinating efforts in a busy practice can seem like herding cats. One physician’s office in Maine carved out time for a daily huddle. Sessions improve team culture and collaboration to deliver stronger patient care.
Team-based care, fighting opioid epidemic, managed care, and public health are among the 4 top issues for medical associations and policymakers as state legislatures convene for the new year.
Seven alternative payment models under new Medicare system will give physician’s the resources and flexibility to deliver patient care in new and better ways.
One health insurer discusses why telemedicine complements physical exams by a physician, rather than replacing office visits. Physicians must lead further development to make sure telemedicine works with medical practices.
Andy Slavitt, government administrator, discusses new initiatives to keep patients at the center of medical practice. One way is new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System for Medicare.
The AMA announced its $15M investment n Health2047, Inc., to explore solutions to challenges of the nation's physicians and their patients.
New payment models allow physicians to provide high-quality patient care at lower costs. AMA “Guide to physician-focused alternative payment models” gives 3 traits of successful models.
Physician participation in medical homes and Medicare accountable care organizations is examined. AMA report assessed the extent to which alternative payment models have taken hold across the country.
If you already have decided what practice changes you plan to make in 2016, use these five steps to help you organize and motivate your practice team to see changes through to completion.
