The AMA is backing a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would “recapture” 15,000 unused immigrant visas for physicians and 25,000 unused immigrant visas for nurses to help alleviate the physician and ...

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 ...

In a world where six figures of medical student-loan debt are the norm, the path toward becoming a physician in a primary care specialty might feel daunting. That was the case for Jessica Fanelli, MD.

Older and immunocompromised patients are at highest risk. Learn more with the AMA and CDC about West Nile virus testing, diagnosis and prevention.

About the American Medical Association The American Medical Association is the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care. As the only medical association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical ...

What is causing that sore throat? It could be strep, and it needs to be treated the right way. Two Ochsner Health physicians share more about strep throat.

See the visa requirements for international medical graduates seeking entry into U.S. programs of graduate medical education, including the J-1 visa.

Through five leadership modules, Sutter Health strengthens a culture of physician engagement and collaboration.

Pass-fail assessment is the norm in preclerkship courses. These tips can help medical students optimize their learning and ...

Susan E. Nelson, MD, of Ochsner Health, explains how advance directives ensure care reflects patients’ wishes and ease decision-making for loved ones.

Discover how the AMA Community Health Impact Lab Micro Grants Program can help physicians make a difference at the local level on critical issues like food insecurity, caregiver support, maternal ...

Three times during the year, the CPT® Editorial Panel (Panel) deliberates code changes and the AMA/Specialty Society RVS Update Committee (RUC) describes the resources required to provide physician ...