May 13th 2025
As use of artificial intelligence grows rapidly in health care, the American Medical Association brought together an expert panel to highlight policy changes, transparency concerns and implications for physician practices.
May 12th 2025
Panel discusses need for communication and importance of primary care in relation to oncology and cancer treatments.
A new volume by a physician author examines the history and current state of patient autonomy in health care.
May 9th 2025
Public health communicator and digital strategist to lead the American Medical Association — the nation’s largest physician group.
Make America Healthy Again, HHS all on the agenda this week in U.S. Senate.
Private equity in health care: ‘A different animal’
The leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses the state of private equity investment in health care.
Private equity in health care: an introduction
Holiday shopping bonus: 10 more holiday gift ideas for physicians on your ‘nice’ list
Need some last-minute gift ideas for the physicians in your life? We’ve got you covered.
Why more physicians don’t participate in value-based payment models
Researchers asked doctors why they continue with fee-for-service payment. There are many reasons, as a study co-author explains.
Value-based payment models: Potential solutions, part 2
A physician researcher discusses why primary care physicians do not participate in value-based payment models.
Value-based payment models: Too much documentation
Value-based payment models: Problematic performance measures
Value-based payment: Not all insurers are on board
Value-based payment: Or is it fee-for-service? Or both?
Value-based payment: Will it cover the cost of doing business?
Value-based payment: Sources and a summary
Value-based payment: An introduction to a study
How to prevent and address harassment complaints: Balancing physician rights and hospital actions
Prevention is key. Here’s how to ensure minor workplace issues don't escalate into lawsuits.
Managing the psychological strain of physician infertility
An expert outlines some common experiences of physicians facing infertility and shares steps to optimize psychological health and support colleagues.
Holiday gift ideas for physicians on your ‘nice’ list
Or, here are some great presents to make up for the times you’ve landed on someone’s ‘naughty’ list.
Fixing health care starts with primary care
Community-based primary care has been hollowed out over the past 25 years, starting with the advent of electronic health records.
‘People who’ve gone to medical school are not practicing medicine’
Lawmaker discusses state of the nation’s physician workforce – and the rise of part-time practice.
Are physicians embracing work-life balance over ‘workaholic culture?’
‘Old guys are taking ER call’ as younger docs ponder medicine as a calling, or just a job.
More workplace control leads to less burnout for physicians in health systems, study finds
Institutional leaders want to standardize practices, but flexibility may be a key to keeping doctors.
Collaboration, EHR time are factors that can influence family physician burnout: study
Research examines family doctors’ attitudes on team efficiency, home time in electronic health records, and burnout.
Doctors in the House of Representatives
A slideshow with physicians elected to the House of Representatives for the next Congress.
AMA sues MultiPlan, alleging price-fixing scheme
AMA alleges MultiPlan is working with commercial health insurers to restrict fair payment for out-of-network services.
Is enough being done for the mental health of physicians?
Addressing the crisis in physician well-being: Key strategies for the future of health care
Need more primary care physicians? Rethink how international medical grads are handled
Resident and citizenship status can affect the specialty chosen by international physicians
Physicians in politics: Advice about running for office
Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.
Physicians in politics: A day in Congress
Physicians in politics: Policy, financial insecurity and health
Physicians in politics: Good policy can lead to better health
Physicians in politics: Common language, different beliefs
Physicians in politics: Why run for office?