Patient Resources

Public Health Jun 29, 2020

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: The physicians behind Brief19, created by doctors for doctors

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing Brief19, a daily round up of COVID-19 research and policy created by doctors for doctors.

Patient Support & Advocacy

Physician resources: health education materials for your patients

Find tools to help manage patient payments and maximize efficiencies in the collection process.

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Accelerating Change in Medical Education May 9, 2019

Your biggest medical school lessons may come from patients

One program is allowing patient experiences to help shape its curriculum—and the next generation of physicians.

Press Releases May 29, 2018

AMA releases new physician guide on caring for the caregiver

AMA published Caring for the Caregiver: A Guide for Physicians to help physicians understand challenges and risk of burnout faced by informal caregivers.

Patient Support & Advocacy Mar 6, 2017

Two health tools your patients can use

Two web-based tools aid physicians in educating their patients, promoting shared decision-making and preventing diabetes.

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Population Care Dec 29, 2016

Surprise: Seniors take to online DPP better than most adults

An online counseling program reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes in seniors, who completed the Web-driven activity at a 20 percent higher clip.

Patient Support & Advocacy Dec 16, 2016

The top 5 stories patients should read

These articles will help patients understand dietary guidelines, health disparities, the AMA’s gun-violence policy, and state laws on tobacco purchases.

Patient Support & Advocacy Jan 11, 2015

New community health resources spark dialogue

The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Community Connections initiative recently released “Ideas & Innovations for Hospital Leaders,” an annual publication highlighting innovative hospital programs to promote community health, access to health care, and other social and basic needs.

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7 questions patients might ask about managing risk and wearing masks

Why so many patients still can’t connect to doctors via telehealth

E/M office-visit changes on track for 2021: What doctors must know

Ending health inequity requires new skill: structural competency

As pandemic heightens learner inequities, med ed must address them

How social media can aid medical residency program searches

Med students: These 6 factors dictate resuming clinical training

Ruling threatens essential physician attorney-client privilege

AMA: Insurers misused CPT codes to hide administrative costs

Auto & transportation discounts

5 kinds of AMA member benefits you may have overlooked

Proceedings of the 2020 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

Gerald E. Harmon, MD, wins office of president-elect

Medical education leadership opportunities

About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

Submitting a resolution to the Senior Physicians Section (SPS)

Women Physicians Section Inspiration Award

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 3, 2020

RUC recommendations, minutes & voting