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Nov 21, 2024
· 3 MIN READ

New report calls for urgent action to combat overdose epidemic

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Nov 19, 2024
· 4 MIN READ

Consumers challenged by a decade of limited health insurance options

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Nov 13, 2024
· 4 MIN READ

AMA furthers policy to address nation’s growing drug supply shortages

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Nov 12, 2024
· 10 MIN READ

AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

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Nov 12, 2024
· 3 MIN READ

Federal government must simplify Medicare sign-up

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Nov 12, 2024
· 4 MIN READ

AMA adopts policies to address challenges in medical education

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Nov 12, 2024
· 3 MIN READ

Legislative action needed when insurers won’t pay for preauthorized care

Leadership Viewpoints

· 6 MIN READ
· 6 MIN READ

Congressional action on Medicare payments must occur this year

Congress must act now to stop the proposed 2025 physician payment cut and add an inflation-based update to maintain patient access to Medicare. 

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Keep up with the AMA Press Center

Sep 4, 2024 · 7 MIN READ
Sep 4, 2024 · 7 MIN READ

Bruce Scott, MD, on why patients are having difficulties getting doctor appointments

Physician availability is becoming more of a challenge nationwide, as patients face longer waits to get medical care. AMA President Bruce A. Scott, MD, discussed the growing issues affecting patient access in a recent segment of the TODAY Show.

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Speeches

Access videos and transcripts of AMA leaders from keynote addresses presented at the House of Delegates meetings and other AMA events.

James L. Madara, MD, at the 2022 Interim Meeting