What does the AMA value most?

As the largest medical association in the U.S., the American Medical Association is the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care, working tirelessly to advance efforts that support and empower the nation’s physicians.

Since its founding in 1847, the AMA has promoted the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health, as well as improving the training of tomorrow’s physicians. The AMA does this through a wide range of efforts in policy advocacy, education, research, physician resources and more.

As a primary focus today, the AMA is leading major efforts to address prior authorization, scope of practice, physician burnout, Medicare reform and telehealth, engaging with physicians, health systems, courts and government and developing AMA policy through its House of Delegates.

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AMA focus

1. Recovery Plan

   1. The AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians targets issues of critical importance to remove roadblocks to care for physicians and patients.

2. Education

   1. The AMA is an accredited provider of continuing medical education (CME) and a driving force in the modernization of physician training at all points on the career path.

3. Public Health

   1. The AMA provides physicians and patients with helpful tools and resources to face major issues impacting the health of the nation.

4. Health Care Advocacy

   1. The AMA advocates for physicians and patients on health care issues at the federal and state levels.

5. Health Equity

   1. The AMA fights for greater health equity by identify and eliminating inequities through advocacy, community leadership and education.

6. Research

   1. AMA research is aimed at educating physicians and patients about new innovations and emerging trends in health care.