The AMA fought for physicians in court, challenging Cigna’s underpayment scheme, but a federal judge rules only patients’ legal action can move ahead.
That means using combination therapy, a hypertension-treatment protocol and tracking progress. Learn more with the AMA.
The Detroit-based health system is making sure that older adults with limited digital literacy or access also see telehealth’s benefits.
The EHR is driving doctor burnout, but turning things around isn’t easy. Follow this advice to make the EHR less of a physician pain point.
The goal of the Reimagining Residency grant program is to transform residency training to best address the workplace needs of our current and future health care system.
Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.
PGY-1 Whitney Sambhariya, MD, PhD, tells students to embrace standardized patient encounters, and offers thoughts on what she would do differently.
These tips can help medical students excel as they hit the home stretch in studying for Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).
Physicians’ spending tends to creep upward after finishing residency or fellowship. Learn with the AMA about how to avert that pattern.
Medical staff bylaws can be make or break to a young physician’s hospital employment experience. Learn more with the AMA.
New AMA survey indicates physicians still feeling adverse impact from Change Healthcare cyberattack and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
Physicians recommend condition-focused MIPS framework and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
Medical students who join the AMA enjoy exclusive member benefits and perks to help them personally and professionally on their road to residency. Find out more.
Celebrate your grad’s incredible accomplishment by activating their AMA membership. Learn how.
Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
Find travel, hotel, child care, and inauguration details for the 2024 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates taking place June 7-12 in Chicago.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Read about candidates running for an open leadership position with the Academic Physicians Section (APS).
The Medical Student Section (MSS) strives to be medical students' voice within the AMA for improving medical education and advocating for the future of medicine.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
This two-day boot camp Sept. 23-24, 2024, is designed for clinical and operational change agents looking to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most–patient care.
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 Medicare payment system is on an unsustainable path. Find materials to contact members of Congress to let them know the Medicare physician payment system needs reform.
MedPAC acknowledges Medicare physician pay problems, but its recommendations do not go far enough. Learn more with the AMA.
Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for March 2024.
National Doctors’ Day is a chance to thank America’s physicians for all they do to advance patient care, save lives and improve the nation’s health.
Find up to date coverage of rule changes that impact payment amounts for all physician services paid under the Medicare Physician Payment Schedule.
California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, and other House members say physicians’ voices are powerful on Medicare pay, prior authorization and other key issues.
MedPAC recommends inflation-based Medicare physician payment update for 2025 and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
Bipartisan members of Congress push for proper implementation of No Surprises Act and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Download PDFs of council reports that anticipate and respond to Medicare and Medicaid program changes addressing such issues as program rules that impact medical practice, physician payment and the emergence of Alternative Payment Models (APMs).