Physician types on a laptop
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Measuring physician well-being to build a stronger future

Dallas Nephrology Associates completed their first measurement with the AMA’s Organizational Biopsy to better understand doctor burnout and its impact.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Pearl of the week: Efficient diabetes management

Start with small, achievable goals and celebrate improved outcomes.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
2025 AMA Interim Meeting Reference Committee J
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With half of rural hospitals in red, AMA outlines sustainable path

The House of Delegates outlines a better approach on alternative payment models to ensure rural hospitals stay afloat to meet care needs.

Payment & Delivery Models
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AMA adopts APM standards to sustain rural hospitals

New standards support the financial viability of rural hospitals struggling under traditional payment structures.

Press Releases
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Medicare physician payment schedule

Find up to date coverage of rule changes that impact payment amounts for all physician services paid under the Medicare Physician Payment Schedule.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA statement on CMS Administrator Oz speech to House of Delegates

We appreciate CMS Administrator Dr. Oz joining us and outlining a vision for collaboration.

Press Releases
Patient in a hospital CT scan
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Who’s interpreting the imaging? Training makes a difference

Study of 1.4 million Medicare claims shows much higher rates of repeat imaging when interpreted by nonphysician providers compared with radiologists.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Bobby Mukkamala, MD, speaks at the 2025 AMA Interim Meeting
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AMA president: Physicians must be “warriors” for systemic change

Speaking during the 2025 AMA Interim Meeting, Bobby Mukkamala, MD, urged physicians to be the spark that ignites bold reforms to reshape medicine.

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Interim Meeting
Fighting for Physicians
AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, MD, speech at 2025 AMA Interim Meeting (lapel pin)
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Bobby Mukkamala, MD, address at the 2025 Interim Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the 2025 AMA Interim Meeting, Bobby Mukkamala, MD, urges physicians to fight for a more just, sustainable, and humane health care system. Access the recording and transcript of the speech.

Speeches