Authors of News & Leadership Viewpoints Bookmark Staff News Writer AMA Affiliated Groups News Writer, Authors Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team. News Authors Catalog of Topics Population Health Jun 10, 2014 · 2 Min Read AMA to ask president for quicker care for veterans Physicians at the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting voted to ask President Barack Obama to provide timely access to entitled care for eligible veterans via the health care sector outside of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care system until the VA can provide health care in a timely fashion. Board of Trustees Jun 10, 2014 · 2 Min Read AMA president: Foundation of tradition required for future of change Virginia reproductive endocrinologist and OB-GYN Robert M. Wah, MD (pictured left), assumed the AMA presidency during a standing-room-only inaugural ceremony. The 169th president of the AMA, and the first Asian American to hold the post, Dr. Wah emphasized the importance of tradition and the courage to embrace change. Prevention & Wellness Jun 10, 2014 · 1 Min Read New AMA policies address public health issues Physicians voted to adopt a variety of important public health policies this week during the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting. Behavioral Health Jun 10, 2014 · 1 Min Read AMA calls for stricter e-cigarette regulation The AMA adopted new policy at the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting opposing the sales and marketing of electronic cigarettes and nicotine delivery products to minors. Annual Meeting Jun 9, 2014 · 3 Min Read How doctors are anticipating health care trends before they happen As health care continues to evolve at a rapid pace, physicians are anticipating the major issues coming in the future and working to shape them through three key initiatives. Payment & Delivery Models Jun 9, 2014 · 3 Min Read How care delivery and payment reform really works Physician innovators and leaders shared their real-world payment reform experiences during a Monday education session presented by members of the AMA Innovators Committee during the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting. Judicial Advocacy Jun 9, 2014 · 3 Min Read Attorneys argue patient safety case in mock hearing The Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners v. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will determine whether state health care licensure boards can retain their authority to shield patients from potentially unlawful practice. Attorneys “argued” the case in a mock court session during the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting. Publications & Newsletters Jun 9, 2014 · 1 Min Read Delegates review detailed changes to AMA Code of Medical Ethics AMA delegates commented on proposed changes to the AMA Code of Medical Ethics during an open forum of the AMA Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs (CEJA). Load More
