Physician Advocacy

Seven straight years of increases is not a crisis yet, AMA says, and internal medicine cost still is far lower than surgery and obstetrics and gynecology.

Risk is declining, but specialty and age are factors in malpractice claims throughout a career, according to American Medical Association analysis.

An investment adviser explains medical practice valuation and the strategic choices independent physicians face.

AMA examines 10-year trends across salary, productivity, practice financial performance and bonuses.

The physician group is pushing for disclosure rules, FDA review, crisis-detection mandates and advertising limits on tools patients increasingly use for mental health support.

Why insurers pay for expensive treatments but not the tests physicians need to prescribe them

How artificial intelligence could become proactive to unlock physician time, at a time when it’s more needed than ever.

How one state aims to become the first to embrace a universal health care system.

TEAM request for information hints at willingness to relax restrictions on doctors owning hospitals and referring to them.

AMA Organizational Biopsy survey finds third straight decline, but some specialties still top 40% burnout rates.

Here’s a high-income retirement savings tool most independent physicians don’t know they’re missing.

Physician communication can build trust and empower patients to make decisions based on fact, not social media claims.

Patients have the best chance of success — and physicians avoid exposure — when doctors and dentists pursue communication, clarity and collaboration

Physicians, lawmakers, policy advisers wrangle over legislation to adjust physician pay and upgrades to Medicare Advantage.

A slideshow with figures from the Match and AAFP.

Insights from the president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).

Insights with the president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).

Federal Trade Commission forms Healthcare Task Force to target anticompetitive practices, protect patients.

Insights with the president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).

Insights with the president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).

ACP position paper outlines how the U.S. health care system's institutional barriers hinder physicians and budding doctors.

Insights with the president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).

With internal medicine and executive experience, Hicks will be the first African American chief executive for American College of Physicians.

How ambient AI and clinical decision support are reducing administrative burden, eliminating burnout and returning the focus to patient-centered care

Insights with the president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).