About the Council on Medical Service

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The Council on Medical Service studies and evaluates the social and economic aspects of medical care and recommends policies on these issues to the AMA House of Delegates related to the socioeconomic factors that influence the practice of medicine.

Recent reports

The Council on Medical Service reports cover a wide variety of topics including Medicare and Medicaid, alternative payment models, team-based care, covering the uninsured and expanding patient choice.

Council leadership and bylaws

View the members of the Council on Medical Service and learn more about the council’s responsibilities and activities (PDF).

Council nominations

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