AMA in the News: July 2022

AMA in the News covers media coverage and mentions about the American Medical Association. Find articles recognizing our efforts in health care, advocacy, medical education and improvements in public health. Read coverage on the achievements of our leadership and the members of the AMA community.

1. AMA: Patients demand health data privacy, accountability, transparency

   1. HealthITSecurity, July 26, 2022
   2. AMA released a survey on patient health data privacy.

2. ‘I am terrified’: Doctors warn lawmakers of grim health impacts from Roe reversal

   1. Healthcare Dive, July 20, 2022
   2. Jack Resneck Jr., MD’s testimony on implications for physicians and patients from Roe reversal is featured.

3. What causes Docs to burn out? Prior authorization a big culprit, says AMA Prez

   1. MedPage Today, July 19, 2022
   2. Jack Resneck Jr., MD, addressed a range of issues with reporters in Washington, DC. (Free registration is required to view content.)

4. AMA chief: Criminalizing the practice of medicine is ‘incredibly dangerous’

   1. MSNBC, July 18, 2022
   2. Jack Resneck Jr., MD, interview with Chris Hayes on the impacts of overturning Roe v. Wade. 

5. AMA says Medicare payment schedule rule threatens patient access

   1. Healthcare Finance News, July 13, 2022 
   2. AMA released a statement from Jack Resneck Jr., MD, on Medicare Payment Schedule.

6. Physicians groups urge fuller integration of behavioral health, primary care

   1. Medical Economics, July 8, 2022
   2. Eight leading physician organizations are calling on health care policymakers and payers to adopt policies aimed at more fully integrating behavioral health services into primary care.