Press releases/statements
AMA congratulates IOM for its proposal to help medical residents & patients
"The American Medical Association congratulates the Institute of Medicine (IOM) for its proposal to enhance the learning environment for resident physicians and to reduce medical errors that may result from resident fatigue."
Dec. 2, 2008
AMA calls on states to help smokers quit
The current economic downturn has caused states to closely examine the value of every dollar spent, and spending on health education can help avoid costly and deadly conditions that result from smoking, such as lung cancer and heart disease.
Nov. 18, 2008
No way to know if hospitals are prepared for disaster
The findings of a new study published today in the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness journal found that consistent, evidence-based performance measurements are needed to accurately evaluate hospitals’ ability to manage patient care during a disaster.
Nov. 13, 2008
AMA applauds Chairman Baucus' commitment to health system reform-->
The AMA looks forward to working with Chairman Baucus, other congressional leaders and the new administration to improve the health care system for the nation's patients and the physicians who care for them.
Nov. 12, 2008
