The AMA is encouraging patients to ask their physicians about vaccination, which is one of the most effective ways to protect your family’s health.
Wilson disease is a rare, inherited disorder that commonly damages the liver and brain. Two Ochsner Health physicians share more about Wilson disease.
This boot camp focuses on time-saving tools and strategies to reform organizations and enhance professional satisfaction and well-being.
Explore information about the CPT® new Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) Codes and how to request that codes be added to the PLA section of the CPT Code.
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 backs bipartisan legislation to reissue 40,000 unused immigrant visas for physicians and nurses.
First, take a moment to record your immediate reactions. Program directors and recent applicants give advice on the steps that should follow.
Get tips to distinguish yourself and detail your unique skills and experiences during residency interviews.
In his private practice medical group, Dr. Aizuss can control his schedule, consult with talented colleagues and count on work-life balance.
When weighing physician fellowship options, your time as a resident may reveal new interests and clarify which subspecialty aligns with your passions.
Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.
AMA to MedPAC: Physician pay should be linked to inflation and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
ChangeMedEd® is a national bi-annual conference that brings together innovative leaders across the medical education continuum to reimagine the way future physicians are trained. Learn more.
The 2026 American Medical Association Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC) will be held March 5-6, 2026. Registration is now open.
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.
The AMA Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS) gives voice to physicians in practice settings who advance physician-led integrated care and enables these physicians to participate in the AMA policymaking process.
Learn how the Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS) advocates and shapes AMA policies that support physicians in integrated practices.
In the news: Similar genetics may drive multiple psychiatric conditions, FDA approves oral semaglutide pill, COVID-19 may have link to chronic conditions and more.
In the news: U.S. measles elimination status at risk, CDC adopts major shift in hepatitis B vaccine policy, DTaP vaccination rates fall across U.S. and more.
When it comes to Medicare, there's a lot for physicians to know. The AMA helps you stay current on the latest developments in Medicare physician enrollment, fee schedules, claims reviews and more.
The AMA is concerned by CMS' announcement that a third of large physician groups will face a penalty under the Value-based Modifier program (VBM) in 2015.
Physicians from across the country paid house calls to their members of Congress this week, visiting Capitol Hill to call for Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform and relief from the regulatory tsunami burdening practices. Physicians meet with Sen. A...
The AMA is pleased with CMS' decision to extend the deadline to attest to Meaningful Use, but is concerned that rigid requirements will cause low participation.
A congressman and physician who has worked to permanently repeal and replace the flawed Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula by introducing a bill to repeal it was one of seven recipients of the AMA’s top government service honor in health care.
Penalties hinder new care models that could improve quality and lower costs.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced it would be modifying meaningful use requirements to streamline the program’s reporting procedures for physicians. After years of aggressive advocacy to make the program less burdensome for physicians, this is hugely welcome news to the AMA.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced its intent to modify meaningful use requirements, the notoriously burdensome electronic health record (EHR) incentive and penalty program, making it easier for physicians to meet meaningful use.
The AMA welcomes CMS' announcement of plans to address some of the issues the AMA raised with the requirements for meeting Meaningful Use in 2015.
The HHS aligned with the AMA's commitment to reform care delivery to promote quality care for seniors on Medicare and reduce regulatory burdens on physicians.
