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AMA Executive Vice President and CEO Madara at 2016 AMA Interim Meeting.
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Big changes ahead in medicine require bold leadership: AMA CEO

James L. Madara, MD, explains how the AMA is setting ambitious goals and working with partners to make real impact for physicians and public health.

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Gurman addresses crowd at 2016 AMA Interim Meeting
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Policy aims driven by physicians’ core values: AMA president

In areas such as exorbitant drug prices, the opioid epidemic and Medicare payment reform, the AMA’s leadership has been well informed by key beliefs.

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How the new AMA website will help in every stage of your career

The new AMA website is designed to help carry you through your lifelong journey in medicine, from starting out in medical school to improving your skills as a practicing physician.

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Physician voice shapes Medicare pay reform final rule

With the issuance of its final rule on MACRA, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has created a new Medicare payment system called the Quality Payment Program. Based on the reforms we've seen, we know that CMS is listening to physician's voices.

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When good work is acknowledged, we aspire to work harder

The AMA ranked first in APCO’s annual TradeMarks survey of the 50 most effective professional organizations. The APCO survey validates the efforts of the AMA and physicians who lend their time and voice to make a difference for all who practice medicine.

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AMA statement on no. 1 ranking in APCO TradeMarks study

AMA CEO James L. Madara, MD, released the following statement after APCO Worldwide ranked the AMA first in its annual TradeMarks survey.

Press Releases
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This year's most influential people in health care

Many physicians made Modern Healthcare’s annual list of the 100 Most Influential People. This year, 17 AMA members were honored. AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, MD, made the list at No. 27 just two months after his inauguration.

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Physicians and veterinarians join forces for wellness

A joint column from the leadership of the American Medical Association and American Veterinary Medical Association calls for both professions to break down the stigma of mental health and lead colleagues on a path to wellness.

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DOJ, states side with patients and physicians-file to block insurance mergers

AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, MD outlines how physicians take the lead in fighting insurance mergers that negatively affect patients, and the quality and affordability of the care they receive.

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