Every year, hundreds of physician leaders and advocates, medical society staff and others from across the country come together in Washington, D.C., for the annual AMA National Advocacy Conference. At ...

Many people can’t imagine starting their day without a cup of coffee or tea. Caffeine has become the silent hero fueling our daily lives, helping people get through that afternoon slump. It can also ...

“Workplace violence is a recognized hazard in the health care industry,” declares the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It defines the problem as “any act or threat of physical ...

Lisa—an avid runner—was in her early 50s when she received a breast cancer diagnosis. During one appointment, she said “cancer ruined my life.” Tara was a 38-year-old mother with a 2-year-old when she ...

California has about 37,000 fewer allied health professionals than it needs to properly care for the state's population, according to Warner Thomas, president and CEO of Sutter Health. With more than ...

Level up your learning with the AMBOSS Library, an all-in-one digital resource with must-know info for every basic sciences topic and medical specialty. The best part? When you join the AMA, you can ...

As residency-selection criteria evolve in the aftermath of the USMLE Step 1 exam moving to pass-fail scoring, applicants’ research experiences could take on a new level of import. A study published in ...

The U.S. Supreme Court must take up a case that—if a lower-court ruling is allowed to stand—would set back preventive care in the United States and put millions of Americans’ health at risk, says an ...

Faced with increasing patient demands, rising wages and challenges finding reliable staff members, Green Mountain Partners for Health in Denver reached a breaking point. Only one medical assistant (MA ...

Being an AMA member has its advantages. Join the nation’s largest physician organization, representing more than 190 state and specialty organizations, and enjoy exclusive perks and savings to enhance ...

Lake Buena Vista, Fla.—About 700 physicians gathered over the last week for the 2024 AMA Interim Meeting here, a stone’s throw from Walt Disney World, which is promoted as “the most magical place on ...

No more take backsies. That is the AMA’s message for payers who force patients and physicians to meet burdensome documentation requirements in order to prior authorize or precertify care and ...