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Q&A: As AMA marks 175th year, former president reflects on last 50

Alan Nelson, MD, was AMA president in 1989–1990 and joined the House of Delegates in 1972. Discover the changes he’s seen and how the AMA made him proud.

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American Medical Association announces new chief health & science officer

The AMA announced the hiring of Frederick M. Chen, M.D., M.P.H., as its new chief health and science officer.

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May 27, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA statement on Texas school shooting and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Putting patients first means tackling prior authorization

The latest audit of Medicare Advantage organizations underscores continuing problems with inappropriate denials of services and payment.

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Learning the painful lessons taught by 1 million lives lost

Physicians mourn this unfathomable loss, and we are committed to ensuring the nation’s public health system emerges stronger from this crisis.

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Physician-led teams deliver the care patients deserve

95% of patients want doctors involved in diagnosis and treatment decisions. That’s one reason the AMA stands strong for the physician-led care team.

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James L. Madara, MD, on AMA's continuing commitment to doctors 175 years later

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with James Madara, MD, on AMA's continuing commitment to doctors 175 years later.

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Elevating your voice, and medicine, for 175 years and counting

In 1847, the AMA set a high bar with the Code of Medical Ethics. Each day, we promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

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Time to step up screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes

As knowledge grows about the link between type 2 diabetes and COVID-19, so does the need to help patients prevent this devastating chronic condition.

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