Patient Resources

Public HealthJun 29, 2020

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 & AdvocacyJan 24, 2020

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 EducationMay 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 ReleasesMay 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 & AdvocacyMar 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 CareDec 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 & AdvocacyDec 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 & AdvocacyJan 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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New surprise-billing law on the way: What doctors must know

Harris Pastides, PhD, MPH discusses the potential for a fourth COVID surge

Time to unleash power of tools to audit physicians’ EHR burden

Here’s how physicians can access federal financial relief programs

As pandemic hit, these medical students acted on systems approach

How telehealth is changing neurology clerkship at Johns Hopkins

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Sodium level is declining

What it’s like to specialize in psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. MacLean

April 9, 2021: National Advocacy Update

April 9, 2021: State Advocacy Update

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Business of the June 2021 Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates

June 2021 Meeting of the HOD: Speakers' updates

Public health: CSAPH reports

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

About the Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS)

Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS) policymaking

RVS Update Committee (RUC)

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 5, 2021