The American Medical Association mourns the death of New York Times reporter Robert Pear, an indefatigable newsman who helped millions understand the complexities of health care with his lucid writing and keen understanding of policy. Combining tenacity and civility, Pear was unmatched in explaining how Washington affected the lives of physicians and patients. The AMA sends condolences to his family, the New York Times and the reading public.
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The American Medical Association is the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care. As the only medical association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders, the AMA represents physicians with a unified voice to all key players in health care. The AMA leverages its strength by removing the obstacles that interfere with patient care, leading the charge to prevent chronic disease and confront public health crises and, driving the future of medicine to tackle the biggest challenges in health care.
