Under Dr. Aletha Maybank’s direction and guidance, the AMA has become a relevant national voice on equity in medicine and an important ally to organizations that have long been committed to this work.

Another year, another cut to the Medicare payments needed to keep physicians and their practices going. Congress must turn toward long-term reform. “The continuing resolution utterly fails to address ...

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 ...

M3 Anusha Singh has driven change in her community. She says building a team and harnessing the power of stories are vital ingredients. In the health care universe, the long white coat symbolizes ...

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 ...

Known as the “forgotten valve” in cardiology circles, the tricuspid valve is finally getting its due. Unlike aortic and mitral valve diseases, tricuspid valve problems historically haven’t received as ...

Mpox—formerly known as monkeypox—is a contagious disease characterized by flu-like symptoms and a painful rash that can last for weeks. Mpox has two distinct genetic clades, I and II. Clade I mpox has ...

Physician residency interviews offer applicants the chance to stand out. How do you make sure that you do so, and for the right reasons? Leigh Eck, MD, has interviewed hundreds of physician residency ...

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs with severity that should not be underestimated. Abdul M. Khan, MD, a pulmonologist at Ochsner Health, shares more. Pneumonia continues to pose a significant ...