August 20, 2026
The AMA is now accepting nominations for AMA Honors, a new awards program celebrating individuals shaping healthcare’s future through transformative innovation, public health leadership, and trusted communication.
Nominations are open through November 2. To learn more, review eligibility requirements, and submit a nomination, visit www.ama-assn.org/amaone/ama-honors.
The inaugural awards will recognize outstanding achievement in three categories:
Tech Innovator Award – Honoring transformative contributions at the intersection of healthcare and technology.
Public Health Champion Award – Recognizing leadership that advances population health and improves health outcomes.
Excellence in Communication Award – Celebrating individuals who elevate public understanding of health and medicine through accurate, trusted communication.
Recipients will be honored at the inaugural AMA Honors ceremony at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C., on February 23, 2027, in conjunction with the AMA’s National Advocacy Conference. Each honoree will receive $25,000 – payable to the recipient or a charity of their choice.
August 20, 2026
A physician and Olympian will give an inspirational address as part of this year's Empowering Physicians event on Friday, September 25, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
August 20, 2026
Minnesota received some disturbing news this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as data shows that for the 2025-2026 school year, vaccination rates decreased and non-medical exemptions increased.
August 20, 2026
On August 11, a federal appellate court sided with the Texas Medical Association (TMA) argument that the way the No Surprises Act’s qualifying payment amount (QPA) is calculated has historically favored payers in arbitration.