AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public ...
The training and education given to nurse practitioners does not adequately prepare them for independent practice, according to two physicians—one who used to be a nurse practitioner (NP) and another ...
For doctors, it’s five straight years of Medicare payment cuts. For Medicare Advantage plans, pay’s going up 4.33%. Congress must fix Medicare now. What’s the news: Congress wrapped up its business in ...
Chances are that you are fielding far more emails from patients than you did before the COVID-19 public health emergency. In-basket patient messages rose by 57% from 2019 to 2020, according to ...
What is Joy in Medicine™? Why are there mental health questions on physician licensure? What is the goal of the AMA Joy in Medicine™ Recognition Program? Kevin Hopkins, MD, physician director of ...
During Super Bowl week and on the big day, this New Orleans health system will use cutting-edge tech to help fans get the medical attention they need. With the buzz building ahead of Super Bowl LIX in ...
AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public ...
Medicine can be a career that is both challenging and highly rewarding, but figuring out med school requirements and navigating the application process can be a challenge into itself. The AMA has the ...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season often starts in the fall and peaks in winter. RSV vaccines are available to help reduce risk for severe illness. In many parts of the country, the fall season ...
AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public ...
Launched in June 2019, the goal of the Reimagining Residency grant program is to transform residency training to best address the workplace needs of our current and future health care system. It ...
With flu season approaching, it is imperative that everyone 6 months or older, with rare exceptions, get an influenza vaccine. However, it is likely that most of your patients who have not yet ...