American Medical Association

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AI and Machine Learning

As AI advances, a debate grows over the future role of doctors

A provocative opinion piece argues that autonomous AI will outperform both physicians and physician-AI teams on many cognitive medical tasks.
Heather Landi Aug 21, 2026 1:00pm
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AMA applauds new CMS prior auth reporting guidance

Aug 18, 2026 4:03pm
Medical background with CPT inscription current procedural terminology Uniform language coding medical services and procedur

Patient advocacy group sues AMA for open access to CPT system

Aug 14, 2026 12:30pm
Medical background with CPT inscription current procedural terminology Uniform language coding medical services and procedur

CMS seeks public input on 'AMA's monopoly' over CPT codes

Jul 15, 2026 4:29pm
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Bipartisan bill ties doc pay to inflation, to providers' delight

Jul 15, 2026 4:00pm
Prior authorization paperwork next to a calculator and pair of glasses

AMA brings structured clinical terminology to CPT codes

Jul 14, 2026 5:29pm