Delivering Care
- 1. Delivering Care
  2. Coronavirus
  3. AMA Guides®
  4. Health Equity
  5. Public Health
  6. Physician-Patient Relationship
  7. Overdose Epidemic
  8. Hypertension
  9. Diabetes
  10. Population Care
  11. Precision Medicine
  12. Patient Support & Advocacy
  13. Ethics
  How these health systems help patients sort fact from falsehood
  
  Smart health systems empower doctors to give patients the knowledge they need to take preventive health action. Learn more with the AMA.
  
  New Rx for older adults: Boost the dose on lifestyle change
  
  Physicians often counsel older adults broadly on healthy lifestyle choices, but prescribing specific actions can make a bigger dent in chronic illness.
Practice Management
- 1. Practice Management
  2. AMA STEPS Forward®
  3. AMA Store
  4. Practice Transformation
  5. CPT®
  6. Prior Authorization
  7. Reducing Administrative Burden
  8. Scope of Practice
  9. Sustainability
  10. Physician Health
  11. Claims Processing
  12. Private Practices
  13. Payment & Delivery Models
  14. Medicare & Medicaid
  15. Digital
  16. HIPAA
  17. Career Development
  Another piece of the physician well-being puzzle? Self-compassion
  
  Physicians at The Permanente Medical Group say training on self-compassion can be “transformative.” Learn more with the AMA.
  
  AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy upcoming events
  
  Learn more about upcoming events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.
Education
- Precision education
  
  Precision education is a developing concept and one of four new focus areas for the AMA ChangeMedEd^® initiative. Find out more.
  
  Medical education webinars
  
  Visit our online community or participate in medical education webinars.
Medical Students
- 4 tips for medical students to get their start as researchers
  
  If you’re a medical student with limited experience, that shouldn’t impede your pursuit of research endeavors. Learn more with the AMA.
  
  3 keys for medical student advocates on Capitol Hill
  
  Every visit with Congress is a sales pitch. Follow this expert advice for medical students to take their part in reshaping medicine’s future.
Medical Residents
- 45% of residents feel undervalued. Here are 3 ways to fix that.
  
  When it comes to showing resident physicians they are valued, it is not all about pay. Small changes can add up big for residents’ well-being.
  
  To publish research in medical school, avoid these 4 mistakes
  
  Getting published in a medical journal while still in medical school is a lofty goal. It won’t happen if you overlook some key ingredients. Learn more.
Health Care Advocacy
- 1. Health Care Advocacy
  2. Advocating for Public Health
  3. Access to Care
  4. Administrative Burdens
  5. Payment Reform
  6. Advocacy Update
  7. Federal Advocacy
  8. State Advocacy
  9. Judicial Advocacy
  Ways to get involved with AMA advocacy
  
  Physicians can get involved in advocacy efforts alongside the AMA. Learn more and get involved now.
  
  May 3, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on Change Healthcare cyberattack adverse impact
  
  New AMA survey indicates physicians still feeling adverse impact from Change Healthcare cyberattack and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
Member Benefits
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  Laurel Road student loan repayment options
  
  As an AMA member, you can refinance your student loan and manage your loan options with Laurel Road.
  
  Additional benefits for members
  
  As an AMA member, get JAMA Network™, insurance, the opportunity to be a leader and advocate for the profession, and more.
Organization
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House of Delegates
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  Business of the AMA House of Delegates Annual Meeting
  
  Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
  
  Archive of the House of Delegates Meetings
  
  Download PDFs of the proceedings of the Annual, Interim and Special Meetings of the House of Delegates (HOD) from 2012-2023.
Councils
- UME: Council on Medical Education reports
  
  Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
  
  About the Council on Constitution & Bylaws (CCB)
  
  See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
Member Groups (Sections)
- 1. Member Groups (Sections)
  2. Section Meetings
  3. Academic Physicians
  4. Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues
  5. Integrated Physician Practices
  6. International Medical Graduates
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  8. Minority Affairs
  9. Organized Medical Staff
  10. Private Practice Physicians
  11. Residents & Fellows
  12. Senior Physicians
  13. Women Physicians
  14. Young Physicians
  2024 OMSS Annual Meeting agenda & resources
  
  Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2024 OMSS Annual Meeting on June 7 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
  
  Senior Physicians Recognition Month
  
  In honor of Older Americans Month (May 1-31, 2024), the AMA celebrates senior physician members (ages 65 years and above).
About
- International Conference on Physician Health™
  
  The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
  
  Saving Time: Practice Innovation Boot Camp
  
  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.
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Resolutions

Topics	Resolution Sort ascending	Replies	Last reply
Normal topic Improving Healthcare of Rural Minority Populations By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 4 days 20 hours ago	433	0	n/a
Normal topic Resolution to Decrease Lead Exposure in Urban Areas By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 4 days 20 hours ago	432	0	n/a
Normal topic Combatting the Public Health Crisis of Gun Violence By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 4 days 20 hours ago	431	0	n/a
Normal topic Supporting the Inclusion of Information about Lung Cancer Screening within Cigarette Packages By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 4 days 20 hours ago	430	0	n/a
Normal topic Assessing and Protecting Local Communities from the Health Risks of Decommissioning Nuclear Power Plants By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 4 days 20 hours ago	429	0	n/a
Normal topic Advocating for Education and Action Regarding the Health Hazards of PFAS Chemicals By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 4 days 20 hours ago	428	0	n/a
Normal topic Condemning the Universal Shackling of Every Incarcerated Patient in Hospitals By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 4 days 20 hours ago	427	0	n/a
Normal topic Maternal Morbidity and Mortality: The Urgent Need to Help Raise Professional and Public Awareness and Optimize Maternal Health – A Call to Action By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 5 days 20 hours ago	426	0	n/a
Normal topic Perinatal Mental Health Disorders among Medical Students and Physicians By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 5 days 21 hours ago	425	0	n/a
Normal topic LGBTQ+ Senior Health By Patti Wargo 1 week ago	424	2	By J Rohack 13 hours 29 minutes ago
Normal topic HPV Vaccination to Protect Healthcare Workers over Age 45 By Patti Wargo 1 week ago	423	3	By J Rohack 13 hours 24 minutes ago
Normal topic Immunization Registry By Patti Wargo 1 week ago	422	0	n/a
Normal topic Annual Conference on the State of Obesity and its Impact on Disease in America (SODA) By Patti Wargo 1 week ago	421	0	n/a
Normal topic Equity in Dialysis Care By Patti Wargo 1 week ago	420	0	n/a
Normal topic Addressing the Health Risks of Extreme Heat By Patti Wargo 1 week ago	419	0	n/a
Normal topic Early and Periodic Eye Exams for Adults By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	418	0	n/a
Normal topic Reducing Job-Related Climate Risk Factors By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	417	1	By Katrina Saba 16 hours 59 minutes ago
Normal topic Furthering Environmental Justice and Equity By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	416	1	By Katrina Saba 17 hours 9 minutes ago
Normal topic Building Environmental Resiliency in Health Systems and Physician Practices By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	415	1	By Katrina Saba 18 hours 11 minutes ago
Normal topic Addressing the Health Sector’s Contributions to the Climate Crisis By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	414	2	By Katrina Saba 18 hours 41 minutes ago
Normal topic Sexuality and Reproductive Health Education By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	413	0	n/a
Normal topic Lithium Battery Safety By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	412	1	By DAVID WELSH 1 day 9 hours ago
Normal topic Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	411	0	n/a
Normal topic Access to Public Restrooms By Patti Wargo 1 week 2 days ago	410	0	n/a
Normal topic Toxic Heavy Metals By Patti Wargo 1 week 2 days ago	409	0	n/a
Normal topic Indian Water Rights By Patti Wargo 1 week 2 days ago	408	0	n/a
Normal topic Racial Misclassification By Patti Wargo 1 week 2 days ago	407	0	n/a
Normal topic Opposition to Pay-to-Stay Incarceration Fees By Patti Wargo 1 week 2 days ago	406	0	n/a
Normal topic Default Proceed Firearm Sales and Safe Storage Laws By Patti Wargo 1 week 2 days ago	405	0	n/a
Normal topic Protections Against Surgical Smoke Exposure By Patti Wargo 1 week 2 days ago	404	0	n/a
Normal topic Occupational Screenings for Lung Disease By Patti Wargo 1 week 2 days ago	403	0	n/a
Normal topic Guardianship and Conservatorship Reform By Patti Wargo 1 week 2 days ago	402	0	n/a
Normal topic Addressing Social Determinants of Health Through Closed Loop Referral Systems By Patti Wargo 1 week 2 days ago	401	0	n/a

How these health systems help patients sort fact from falsehood

New Rx for older adults: Boost the dose on lifestyle change

Another piece of the physician well-being puzzle? Self-compassion

AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy upcoming events

Precision education

Medical education webinars

4 tips for medical students to get their start as researchers

3 keys for medical student advocates on Capitol Hill

45% of residents feel undervalued. Here are 3 ways to fix that.

To publish research in medical school, avoid these 4 mistakes

Ways to get involved with AMA advocacy

May 3, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on Change Healthcare cyberattack adverse impact

Laurel Road student loan repayment options

Additional benefits for members

Business of the AMA House of Delegates Annual Meeting

Archive of the House of Delegates Meetings

UME: Council on Medical Education reports

About the Council on Constitution & Bylaws (CCB)

2024 OMSS Annual Meeting agenda & resources

Senior Physicians Recognition Month

International Conference on Physician Health™

Saving Time: Practice Innovation Boot Camp

Resolutions