Clear Search
Physician checking in on patient in bed
UPDATED
·
6 MIN READ

AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.

Patient Support & Advocacy

Membership Moves Medicine™

  • Free access to JAMA Network™ and CME
  • Save hundreds on insurance
  • Fight for physicians and patient rights
Join the AMA today
UPDATED
·
17 MIN READ

AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Download the PDFs and learn more about ongoing efforts on improving maternal health.

Population Care
UPDATED
·
1 MIN READ

AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy 2024 past events

Learn more about the 2024 events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.

AMA STEPS Forward®
Man sitting on his bed looking out of the window
·
4 MIN READ

How physicians can better meet veterans’ mental health needs

Veterans and their families have unique needs, particularly in mental health. Learn how to approach caring for such patients.

Population Care

Community-based education

Training exemplary physicians with continuing medical education on a variety of topics, including substance use disorder, from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

Learn Now on AMA Ed Hub™
Soldier smiles as another person gestures and speaks
·
4 MIN READ

Don’t override state scope of practice laws in the VA

The VA’s Federal Supremacy Project, which threatens to undermine physician-led care, also lacks transparency and non-VA physician involvement.

series
Scope of Practice
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
UPDATED
·
6 MIN READ

Veterans’ health resources for medical professionals

Find resources for health issues that may affect veterans and their families, including post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and depression.

Population Care
Addressing the Behavioral Health Care Needs of Our Veterans
Feb 29, 2024 ·
2 MIN READ

Addressing the Behavioral Health Care Needs of Our Veterans

Experts discuss how physicians can appropriately identify someone as a veteran and discusses key considerations when working to address their behavioral and mental health needs.

series
Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series

Veteran Care CME on AMA Ed Hub™

Address special areas of concern when caring for women veterans, with focused training from VA Office of Women’s Health.

Learn Now
UPDATED
·
7 MIN READ

Health care coverage & choice: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that have proposed strategies establishing the AMA vision for health system reform to cover the uninsured and expand health insurance coverage and choice.

Council on Medical Service
A doctor holds a stethoscope up
·
5 MIN READ

8 things we learned about scope creep this year

Inappropriately expanding scope of practice for nonphysician providers costs millions and lowers the quality of care. Explore the latest with the AMA.

series
Scope of Practice
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians