Are peptide injections the breakthrough many people claim they are, or is the hype getting ahead of the science?
Mosquito bites spark immune reactions from itchy bumps to Skeeter syndrome and severe illnesses, but prevention and knowing warning signs can reduce risks.
As AI moves from pilots to daily workflows, health leaders say governance, clean data, cybersecurity and trust will decide its value.
The AMA Independent Practice Accelerator Workshop will take place Sept. 11–12 in Chicago. Check out what its eight expert-led sessions will cover.
Register for upcoming ChangeMedEd webinars, watch webinars on-demand and listen to episodes from the Catalyzing Change in MedEd podcast series.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
AMA member Benjamin Scott, MD, of Medrina, says physiatry requires active listening and a desire to understand the totality of patients’ needs.
Who should write your ERAS application letters of recommendation? What information resonates with residency program directors? Physician experts offer insight.
Safe, supportive peer bonds among resident-and-fellow physicians can boost well-being, resilience and success. Find out how.
JAMA Network journals have editorial fellowships—chances for residents, fellows and early-career physicians to explore a career in publishing.
Download PDFs of state law charts, issue briefs and model legislation to learn how the AMA pursues medical liability laws on the state level to reshape the current medical liability system to better serve both physicians and patients.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in August 2026.
The AMA's Distinguish Yourself IMG Summit will feature IMG-specific education sessions on leadership, research, advocacy and preparing for the Match as an IMG.
In this AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy webinar, physician leaders share how they're overcoming challenges while advancing high-value specialty care.
Make travel arrangements for the Interim Meeting of the HOD taking place Nov. 6-10, 2026 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Orlando, Florida.
Look at a list of official observer organizations in the AMA House of Delegates (HOD) and learn how to become an official observer.
The Council on Long Range Planning and Development (CLRPD) works on projects based on actions of the AMA House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
The council investigates general ethical conditions and all matters pertaining to the relations of physicians to one another or to the public, and make recommendations to the House of Delegates or the constituent associations through the issuance of reports.
Find out about the Advisory Committee on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Affairs.
Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Medical Student Section (MSS) for MSS members.
Explore the categories for the American Medical Association Awards for Outstanding Government Service and criteria and deadlines for nominating someone for the award.
Find out about steps the CPT Editorial Panel has taken to ensure transparency in its process for meeting materials and deliberations related to the CPT code set.
The AMA is dedicated to ensuring medical insurance network adequacy. Learn more about how the AMA is working towards access to care for all.
Learn how the AMA provided support for the Kentucky Medical Association amicus brief on a new way to bring liability lawsuits.
Study looks at opioids and rhinoplasty, NCOIL model bill on out-of-network care and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.
Delegates want to maintain patient treatment during changes in coverage and to address out-of-network payment and billing issues.
In the latest state and local advocacy efforts, AMA provides comments on CMS proposed rule on market stabilization.
Stronger network-adequacy & fewer prior-auth demands, flexibility in EHR adoption and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.
Team-based care, fighting opioid epidemic, managed care, and public health are among the 4 top issues for medical associations and policymakers as state legislatures convene for the new year.
The AMA identified 9 top developments in health care regulations, legislation and insurance to watch in 2016. Included are: Medicare reforms, provider networks, and graduate medical education funding.
Physicians, hospitals and other health care providers urged the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) in a letter to adopt model legislation that would give patients access to the care and physicians they need. The letter includes six key provisions that would serve as a template for many state policymakers considering revision of their network adequacy standards.
As open enrollment for health insurance exchanges begins, physicians have adopted new policy aimed at addressing inadequate provider networks so patients have access to the care they need and the physicians they rely on.
