Patient in a hospital CT scan
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Who’s interpreting the imaging? Training makes a difference

Study of 1.4 million Medicare claims shows much higher rates of repeat imaging when interpreted by nonphysician providers compared with radiologists.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, MD, speech at 2025 AMA Interim Meeting (lapel pin)
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Bobby Mukkamala, MD, address at the 2025 Interim Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the 2025 AMA Interim Meeting, Bobby Mukkamala, MD, urges physicians to fight for a more just, sustainable, and humane health care system. Access the recording and transcript of the speech.

Speeches
Physician completing paperwork
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4 Min Read

The physician private practice to-do list for a strong year-end finish

Learn what you should be thinking about at a hectic year’s end, and how to get off to the races in 2026 on patient scheduling, staffing and more.

Private Practices
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6 Min Read

Physician Practice Benchmark Survey

Download PDFs of the latest findings about shifts in medical practice ownership, physician practice structure and physician payment methods.

Research
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5 Min Read

Investing in tech for value-based care? 5 things to consider

Get timely guidance and explore compelling case studies from the AMA on value-based care that help physician practices make smart tech choices. 

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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2 Min Read

Nov. 7, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on 2026 Medicare physician payment updates

Medicare physician payment updates and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 7, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Medicare telehealth policies advance in 2026 final rule and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Health care team in surgical preparation room
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6 Min Read

When health care teams run short, physician burnout rises

AMA data shows how inadequate staffing takes a toll on well-being and retention across physician specialties. Smart health systems are making a change.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

Oct. 31, 2025: National Advocacy Update

FDA issues new guidance aimed at speeding biosimilar time to market and lower costs, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update