Bruce A. Scott, MD

Specialty:
Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery

AMA Affiliated Groups

Former President, American Medical Association,
Authors

Bruce A. Scott, MD, board-certified in both otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery, was the 179th president of the American Medical Association for the year 2024-2025.

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Prioritizing physician well-being is more important than ever

Physician burnout figures have dipped, but much work remains. The AMA offers a wealth of resources supporting professional satisfaction.
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Leadership

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Cybersecurity must be an essential element of every physician practice

Effective cybersecurity preparedness and resiliency requires a team effort to build a shared culture of security awareness.
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Leadership

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4 Min Read

Combating drug shortages requires multifaceted approach

Resolving persistent drug shortages plaguing U.S. health care requires diversified manufacturing and more resilient supply chains.
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Leadership

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5 Min Read

Medicare physician payment reform has never been more urgent

CMS’ latest round of proposed Medicare payment cuts underscores why physicians demand reform. Stopgap measures and quick fixes won’t work.
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Leadership

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Why we must keep the doors open for physician-owned practices

Ensuring the sustainability of private practice—where millions get care—is an AMA priority, and starts with reforming the Medicare payment system
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Leadership

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Reaffirming our commitment to health equity

Among the important lessons learned from the AMA’s first strategic plan on health equity is that we can mobilize and take action against a seemingly insurmountable challenge.
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Leadership

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5 Min Read

We must fix prior authorization to protect our patients

More than 90% of doctors see how prior authorization hurts patients. We’re making considerable progress to fix prior auth, but there’s a lot more work to do.
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Leadership

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Improving health in rural areas is within our collective reach

The death rate in rural America is 20% higher than in urban centers. The AMA is pursuing policies that can reduce rural health inequities nationwide.

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