The final rule takes effect Jan. 1. The AMA will be sharing with CMS its real-world impact. Here’s what it could mean for ...

Rabia Nagda, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, emphasizes that every environment where kids spend time should be built with fall risk in mind.

ACGME-required midyear reviews shouldn’t be taken for granted. The feedback might sting, but this is your chance to drill down for specifics.

The 2025 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates will be in person June 6-11 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Materials presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting are generated by AMA delegates/delegations, ...

The “wholly unnecessary” change from “physician assistant” would confuse patients, waste money and undermine the physician-led care team.

AMA policy recognizes that physical or verbal violence between law enforcement officers and the public, particularly among Black and Brown communities where these incidents are more prevalent and ...

A cesarean section, or C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby. The doctor makes an incision in the mother's abdomen and then another in the uterus to deliver the baby. It may be ...

BHI in practices By bringing together medical and behavioral health services, the primary care team is better positioned to not only address the comprehensive needs of the patient but evolve their ...

Caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much may pose a danger to your health. Four physicians share what to keep in mind. Many people can’t imagine starting their day without ...

After each CPT Editorial Panel meeting, a document is prepared summarizing the actions that were taken by the Panel on each of the code applications. The summary documents, starting with the one for ...

While much of the massive budget bill comes to fruition over many years, these will take effect next year. Learn more with the AMA. Fiscal incentives to expand Medicaid will end. Increased costs for ...

The flu season—which typically runs from October through May—can be severe. And for the past couple of years there has been the looming threat of a combination of a severe flu season with COVID-19 and ...