The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the benefits of AI in health care.

The AMA Board of Trustees has chosen John Whyte, MD, MPH, a nationally renowned public health advocate, physician executive, corporate strategist and communication expert, as its next executive vice ...

James Byrne, MD, PhD, of University of Iowa Health Care, is doing highly innovative research to improve patient outcomes. The NIH is noticing. In a bold stride toward transforming cancer treatment, ...

HCA Healthcare is working to give its physicians the tools they need to flourish in practice, grow in their careers and deliver high-quality care. At HCA Healthcare, success with physician recruitment ...

This column is part of a series of firsthand physician accounts that detail how AMA Health System Program members are moving medicine to support patient health and the medical profession. No two ...

Private equity funds can help spur innovations or provide stable funding for workers’ pensions, but investor expectations for a quick return on investment may clash with a medical practice’s long-term ...

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 ...

While some patients prefer to get test results immediately through a patient portal, others prefer to hear the news from a trusted physician who can put the results in context and explain next steps ...

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 ...

A strong onboarding process can help your physician career get off to the right start. Here is what to expect—and what to ask for. In the transition to practice, a health care employer’s onboarding is ...

First, know thyself. A single question can clarify difficult choices. AMA member physicians share what to ask regarding their respective specialties. When it comes to choosing a physician specialty, ...