If 10 unvaccinated people are in a room with someone with the measles, nine will get infected. Two physicians share how to prevent measles.
The leading cause of death in the U.S. is showing no sign of abating. Learn what cardiologists want everyone to know about heart health.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about scope of practice in Texas.
Alternative payment models (APMs) are a key approach to achieving value-based care by providing incentive payments to deliver high-quality and cost-efficient care.
The next step ahead in medical education assessment is part of the movement for precision education.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
For medical students with a passion for scholarship, making research a centerpiece of their residency application is a logical choice.
How long does it take to get a master’s degree in med school? What are the advantages of an MD-PhD? Can an MPH impact your career? Physicians weigh in.
Recruiting firm survey shows nearly 60% of final-year residents get over 100 job solicitations. Learn how to separate the wheat from the chaff.
As physician employment becomes more dominant, autonomy is threatened. Learn more with the AMA about the potential of physician unions.
Contact your members of Congress: Urge support for Medicare physician payment reform and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
AMA submits comments on FTC’s investigation into the role of “middlemen” in drug shortages and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
This two-day boot camp Sept. 23-24, 2024, is designed for clinical and operational change agents looking to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most–patient care.
Get a detailed overview of the upcoming education sessions being held during the 2024 Annual Meeting.
Review the agenda and schedule of events for the 2024 HOD Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
As physician employment grows in health care, doctors’ compensation methods—salary and bonuses—start to resemble other industries.
The death rate in rural America is 20% higher than in urban centers. The AMA is pursuing policies that can reduce rural health inequities nationwide.
The AMA is committed to providing timely information about diagnosing hypertension for doctors and the general public, including how to accurately measure blood pressure, guidelines, and more.
AMA tools and resources—including communication strategies, infographic and quick guide PDFs—enable physicians to better diagnose and manage high BP while also helping patients take an active role in the process.
Data on 13,000 young adults shows rising prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. Learn why it amounts to a “smoldering public health crisis.”
Download the PDF to explore the seven key steps physicians and teams can take to use SMBP with patients with high blood pressure and access links to useful supporting resources.
Inaccurate blood pressure measurement can lead to incorrect hypertension classification. These are the errors that often occur and how to address them.
Most medical students receive little training in blood pressure measurement, and it shows. An e-learning series aims to fix this. Learn with the AMA.
Inaccurate BP readings can be dangerous. Learn about a website that lists devices to help patients measure blood pressure accurately at home.
Most medical students get precious few hours of blood pressure measurement instruction. An e-learning series from the AMA aims to change that.
Blood pressure (BP) constantly fluctuates in most people. Find out how to interpret results with the 7-step SMBP quick guide from the AMA.
Download the PDF or view tables and summaries to help understand the results and numbers involved with SMBP. Learn more with the AMA's 7-step SMBP quick guide.