Congratulations to Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD on being honored at #AMANAC with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service! Well deserved recognition for her exemplary leadership on behalf of patients and physicians. spr.ly/63322hUzAA

A historic milestone at Johns Hopkins Hospital: For the first time, an all-Black team of senior residents — Drs. Alia, Brown, Mannoh, Enumah & Shoyombo — is leading the Halsted Trauma & Acute Care Surgery service. spr.ly/63323hgHDR

TV fans remember Eric Dane as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy. After his ALS diagnosis and recent passing, many are seeking answers about this devastating disease. Learn what doctors want you to know about its symptoms, progression, and support options: spr.ly/63323h9cbx

Across the internet, scammers are using deepfake videos of physicians to endorse products steering patients towards wasteful, potentially dangerous purchases. AMA CEO John Whyte, MD, digs into this threatening trend in today's @statnews.com op-ed.

"Physicians need real, evidence-based vaccine guidance we can trust." AMA Trustee, Sandra Fryhofer, MD, speaks with @cnn.com about our collaboration with the Vaccine Integrity Project to restore a transparent process for vaccine recommendations. #VaccinesWork

Med students: If you're ready to amp up your leadership skills while learning how to balance advocacy and medicine, register our virtual Physicians of the Future Summit on February 15! Sign up today: spr.ly/63327hKdYX

With updates to the pediatric vaccine schedules, parents are bound to have questions. Here's how to keep them informed about the importance of vaccinations. spr.ly/63329h3xCX

“Measles doesn’t just cause a short-term viral illness—it can damage a child’s immune system for months to years after the infection is over." AMA Trustee, Sandra A. Fryhofer, MD, shares the long-term risks of not getting the MMR vaccine. spr.ly/63328hOTti

Looking to build real leadership and advocacy skills? The AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference brings med students to Capitol Hill to make an impact. Don’t miss the must-attend event of the year! Register today. #MedStudentsAdvocate: spr.ly/63324CAz1u#MedStudentsAdvocate

The newly passed federal government funding package includes a bipartisan package of health care proposals including crucial parts of the AMA’s policy agenda. From #burnout to #maternalhealth, here are 8 big wins for patients & physicians. spr.ly/63320hK5as

"Microplastics carry with them a complex variety of chemicals that separate from the plastic and spread throughout our bodies." -AMA CEO, Dr. John Whyte, reports on the dangers of plastic pollution. spr.ly/63320hJc2O

Big news! Mark Cuban and Dr. Sanjay Gupta are joining us at the AMA #NationalAdvocacyConference, Feb. 23-25. Don't miss your chance to hear from top minds in healthcare and innovation. Register now! spr.ly/63326hy0hG

Cancer can stop us in our tracks—but knowledge can save lives. With about 2M diagnoses and 600K deaths each year in the U.S., prevention and early detection matter more than ever. Waiting isn’t an option. AMA physicians share what you need to know. spr.ly/63321hHtoT #WorldCancerDay

With measles cases on the rise – and the U.S. at real risk of losing its measles elimination status for the first time in 25 years—now is the time to make sure you and your family are vaccinated. Read the AMA’s full statement and resources on measles: spr.ly/63324hHIp0 #MedSky

Happy #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay! Today and every day, we honor the contributions and accomplishments of women MDs & DOs. Send love to the women physicians in your life by tagging them below. Happy 203rd birthday to #ElizabethBlackwell, the first women to receive a U.S. medical degree!

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., but prevention is possible. This #HeartMonth, take a moment to learn what doctors wish every patient knew about protecting their heart. spr.ly/63324hDdEe

Dr. Chethan Sathya, pediatric trauma surgeon and director of Northwell Health’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention, says "All the Empty Rooms" shows the human cost of mass shootings through the empty bedrooms of children lost. spr.ly/63327hDwic

Continue conversations with your peers, learn innovative strategies to improve professional satisfaction and work towards a healthier work environment at #ICPH2026. Abstracts are open now – submit yours today! spr.ly/63321CfK11#ICPH2026

Med students: Your voice matters. Join hundreds of peers on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers and advocate for patients at the AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC) in Washington D.C. Register today and see the ways #MedStudentsAdvocate: spr.ly/63323C7CoU#MedStudentsAdvocate

The AMA is awarding $1.1M to University of Cincinnati College of Medicine to supercharge AI-powered physician training! Over 4 years, 600+ trainees will get real-time, personalized feedback to boost clinical reasoning & communication. Next-level #MedEd is here! spr.ly/63323hBXNR

The AMA’s new Transforming Lifelong Learning Through Precision Education Grant Program is harnessing big data and AI to personalize medical education. Learn about the awardees.spr.ly/63328C7C9K

"At a time when unprecedented changes to the federal vaccine schedule threaten decades of scientific progress, the AMA strongly supports the American Academy of Pediatrics’ childhood and adolescent immunization schedule to keep children safe and healthy.” spr.ly/63324h6r9e

"The AMA is deeply concerned by reports of immigration enforcement activity in and around hospitals and emergency rooms – a tactic fueling fear among patients and hospital staff alike." Read our full statement: spr.ly/63323h6M93

Long-term care residents are at high risk for respiratory infections. Join AMA and CDC to learn about illness recognition, testing, treatment, vaccination, and infection prevention & control in long-term care settings. Register & submit your questions in advance! spr.ly/63321CC1hJ

We're deeply alarmed by efforts to weaken long-standing evidence-based vaccine recommendations, including suggestions that polio vaccination should seemingly not be routinely recommended to patients. This is not a theoretical debate—it is a dangerous step backward. spr.ly/63325CCyVL

What you eat plays a major role in your health. A healthy diet can help prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity, but fad diets can make choices confusing. Three physicians share practical advice on healthful eating: spr.ly/63327CfKFN

Poor nutrition is a leading cause of premature death in the U.S., but some physicians are fighting back with culinary medicine. See how Linda Shiue, MD, of The Permanente Medical Group is helping patients and physicians use food as medicine. spr.ly/63324Cfz50

When insurers talk about competition and access, it's important to note that in 47% of metro areas, a single insurer controls at least 50% of the commercial market, per the latest AMA analysis. spr.ly/63320CA0Ri

Today, thanks to bipartisan collaboration in Congress, leaders have reached a landmark health care agreement that advances several core AMA priorities. This important progress reaffirms that finding common ground is the key to delivering for patients. spr.ly/63321CAM3F

Engage with your peers, learn innovative strategies to improve professional satisfaction and work towards a healthier work environment at the International Conference on Physician Health™. Abstracts are open now – submit yours today! #ICPH2026 spr.ly/63324CfJhp#ICPH2026

Cast your vote for the AMA Research Challenge People's Choice Awards! Let your voice be heard. Vote by January 23rd! spr.ly/63327CfAP7

One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer. With government funding uncertain, philanthropy is becoming even more critical to advancing clinical trials and patient care. spr.ly/63326CfJ1k

How should health AI be used in care delivery? Leaders at The Permanente Medical Group are focusing on augmented intelligence, not replacing people with algorithms. spr.ly/63321CfyYU

Match got you mixed up? Learn these terms to make sense of the alphabet soup. spr.ly/63322C01h2

We applaud the restoration of critical federal funding for mental health & addiction programs. These life-saving services strengthen communities nationwide, and strong bipartisan, grassroots support underscores how essential access to care is for patients in need. spr.ly/63325CLAEl

MedPAC voted to address inadequate Medicare physician payments—again exposing a long-recognized policy failure. AMA welcomes MedPAC’s support for a 2027 update, but temporary fixes aren’t enough. Without real reform, docs face cuts and patients risk disrupted care. spr.ly/63324CLfLY

We've awarded $12M to 11 teams to advance precision medical education. These grants will enable teams to use AI and data-driven tools to personalize learning for med students, residents & physicians—driving better training & lifelong learning. spr.ly/63322CI2ka

A durable extension of ACA premium tax credits will require compromise. Contact your Senators and urge them to work together, act quickly, and pass a final agreement that protects patients’ access to affordable health insurance. www.senate.gov/senators/ind...

The AMA is investing $12 million to modernize how physicians learn, funding 11 teams across more than 80 institutions to advance precision education using data, technology, and AI. This investment supports the future of lifelong learning in medicine. Learn more: spr.ly/63327Cxw3t

The new AMA 2025 report on substance use and treatment shows a drop in overdose deaths and calls on policymakers to remove obstacles to evidence-based care. Learn more and read the full report. spr.ly/63323Ca1Yb

As the nation’s physician shortage deepens and health AI continues to reshape the landscape of U.S. care delivery, doctors and medical society executives across the country have clearly identified their top state legislative priorities for 2026. spr.ly/63327CSUIT

“Solutions are often hiding in plain sight.” Physician-scientist-patient and Every Cure cofounder Dr. David Fajgenbaum shares how physicians, health leaders, and advocates can drive meaningful change at the #StateAdvocacySummit.

A new AMA survey of 64 medical societies shows what’s coming in 2026: scope of practice fights, Medicaid pressure and a growing physician workforce crisis. That’s why we launched the State Advocacy Accelerator Grant Program—to power physician-led, state-level action. spr.ly/63329CS201

Thank you to the House for voting to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies to preserve patients access to health insurance. We call on the Senate to act and find a solution to help patients afford coverage on federal health care exchanges. spr.ly/63322CSL8K

With the #StateAdvocacySummit underway, the AMA is detailing its effective work on behalf of physicians over the last 12 months and how that work will continue as state legislatures ramp up their activity in 2026. spr.ly/63329CSoJl

The AMA applauds the Administration’s new Dietary Guidelines for spotlighting the highly processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, and excess sodium that fuel chronic illnesses. The Guidelines affirm that food is medicine and offer clear direction. spr.ly/63322CoZaw

The childhood immunization schedule affects the health & safety of millions of children. Changes of this magnitude require careful review, expert and public input, and clear scientific justification. That level of rigor and transparency was not part of this decision. spr.ly/63320ClpPO

Citing two @jama.com studies, the New York Times reports on an increasing number of “older adults who begin taking GLP-1s and related drugs...and then stop taking them within months." spr.ly/63323CXzP1

Join us tomorrow at 11am CT to learn about the AMA’s Community Health Impact Lab micro grants—supporting physician-led initiatives that improve community health. Get your questions answered live and learn how to scale impactful ideas nationwide. Register now! spr.ly/63321CKRAf

There is a snowball effect - the impact of loud noise exposure on children goes beyond hearing loss. In an op-ed for @medpagetoday.com, AMA president & otolaryngologist Bobby Mukkamala, MD, warns of the risks associated with "prolonged high-volume noise, particularly through headphones and earbuds."