Kyle Shelton, DO, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, got an early start in life and a late one in medicine, shaping his career path and approach to patient care.
Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease with varied symptoms. Early diagnosis and ongoing care can help patients manage flares and protect long-term health.
Review the most frequently asked questions about changes to CPT codes for maternity care services.
Download PDFs to see the latest corrections to the published AMA CPT code books.
The AMA offers training to help medical students, residents and doctors learn how to make lasting improvements in the quality of care.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
The gender gap shows up in the preclerkship phase of medical school, research shows. Learn how to address anxiety with a better approach to test prep.
As medical students enter clinical clerkships, they face new time demands and learning dynamics. These behaviors can help you stand out.
Organizations are finding that coaching contributes to physician well-being and shepherds residents through tough transitions.
Finding your first physician job after residency training can be overwhelming. An expert advises on how to choose wisely for a rewarding career.
One practice’s experience after private equity sale sparked a lawsuit. California Medical Association asks court to protect physician decision-making.
It’s up to states to put short-term hardship exemption mechanisms in place. AMA urges Trump administration to avoid narrow definition of “medical frailty.”
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.
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 population care.
Find information on the organizations that make up the Federation of Medicine—including state, county and national medical specialty societies.
Details provided on the application process and deadlines for physicians, residents and medical students interested in joining AMA council and committees.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Download PDFs of council reports that have proposed strategies to incorporate and integrate telemedicine and digital health into physician practices.
Find the agenda, documents and more for the 2026 IPPS Annual Meeting on June 5 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Read current and past issues of WPS Members & News Highlights for the latest information on the work being done by WPS members and its leadership.
View the individuals responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the organization.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the AMA Poster Showcase.
Learn about the key things medical practices need to know about payment and how to improve managing the claims revenue cycle.
Henry Ford Health saw major growth in a direct-to-employer contract with GM, which is just one of several value-based care efforts.
The AMA supports legislation to fix outdated budget-neutrality rules that have cut Medicare physician payments by billions.
In the news: Patient safety at Amazon’s One Medical, social media warning labels, WHO warning on fake semaglutide, tirzepatide weight-loss drugs and more.
The gap between rising costs of providing care and falling Medicare physician payment will “become a significant issue in the long term.”
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how the AMA affects health care policy.
Value-based care at Ochsner Health led to screening 95% of patients at risk for diabetes and cutting costs by 14% without more administrative burdens.
In the news: Body roundness index, FDA on donanemab to treat early-stage Alzheimer’s, new heart disease risk calculator and more.
AMA comments on 2025 Medicare hospital inpatient payment proposed rule and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
