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“It’s such an eye-opening experience.” Bobby Mukkamala, MD, reflects on his brain tumor diagnosis [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Hear from AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD, on his brain tumor diagnosis.

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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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Cannabis use and psychiatric disorders

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about cannabis use and psychiatric disorders.

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AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD, has a brain tumor

Diagnosed after an expressive aphasia episode at the AMA Interim Meeting, Dr. Mukkamala details what’s next and reflects on what he’s learned so far.

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Working together to advance a robust public health infrastructure

The challenge for us—physicians, scientists, and leaders in medicine—is to remain grounded in our principles.

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AMA lawsuit targets collusion in health care pricing

To protect patients and physicians, the AMA seeks injunctive relief against a multilateral price-fixing conspiracy led by MultiPlan Inc. 

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All about cannabis pharmacology

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the pharmacology of cannabis.

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Outgoing AMA CEO Dr. Madara urges action on governance

To boost its position as physicians’ powerful ally, the AMA must represent doctors from all practice settings said James L. Madara, MD. 

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James L. Madara, MD, address at the 2024 Interim Meeting of the HOD
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James L. Madara, MD, address at the 2024 Interim Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the 2024 AMA Interim Meeting, James L. Madara, MD, reflects on his tenure at the AMA. Access the recording and transcript of the speech.

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