American Medical Association (AMA)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest professional association and lobbying group of physicians and medical students. The AMA mission is to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. The association represents physicians with a unified voice in courts and legislative bodies across the nation, removing obstacles that interfere with patient care, leading efforts to prevent chronic disease and confront public health crises, and driving the future of medicine to tackle the biggest challenges in healthcare.

American Medical Association slams Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, saying it 'undermines decades of progress'
"Diversity is vital to healthcare, and this court ruling deals a serious blow to our goal of increasing medical career opportunities for historically marginalized and minoritized people."
American Medical Association to advise on the use of AI in medicine
The goal is to inform users on how to best utilize AI tools while also practicing caution, as many are still in their early stages of deployment and can pose risks.
How age, gender and medical specialty affect a physician's risk of being sued
New data from the American Medical Association reveal that nearly one-third of physicians in the United States have been sued during their medical career.
Industry groups applaud bill connecting Medicare payments to inflation
Healthcare groups are applauding a bill in the House of Representatives that would ensure Medicare payments are tied to inflation.
Physicians sound off on prior authorization burdens on patients
Recent survey findings underscore that the vast majority of physicians believe prior authorization has a negative impact on patient care. In fact, some specialists think it leads to worse outcomes.

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AMA Outlines Ambitious Approach Toward Health Equity

CHICAGO – With well-documented gaps in health and health care across segments of the United States, the American Medical Association (AMA) today adopted policy during its Annual Meeting to define health equity and outline a strategic framework toward realizing the goal of achieving optimal health for all, referring to all aspects of health, including mental and behavioral health. To begin down that path, the AMA will establish a structural or organizational home for the effort, complete with dedicated resources, staff and budget, and a multi-year programmatic roadmap.

June 14, 2018

American Medical Association (AMA)

American Medical Association slams Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, saying it 'undermines decades of progress'

American Medical Association to advise on the use of AI in medicine

How age, gender and medical specialty affect a physician's risk of being sued

Industry groups applaud bill connecting Medicare payments to inflation

Physicians sound off on prior authorization burdens on patients

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