AMA Leadership

Preventing gun violence is all about saving lives

AMA Immediate-Past President Steven J. Stack, MD, discusses a physician’s special role in preventing gun violence as a public health issue. Citing testimony by several physicians, Dr. Stack points to AMA policy and other efforts designed to save lives from gun violence.

Jun 14, 2016 ·

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Baltimore internist elected to AMA Board of Trustees

Willarda V. Edwards, M.D., M.B.A., an internal medicine physician from Baltimore, was elected today to the AMA's Board of Trustees.

Press Releases

Jun 14, 2016 ·

Andrew W. Gurman, M.D., inaugurated as 171st president of AMA

The AMA's new president is the first hand surgeon and second orthopedic surgeon to lead the nation's largest physician organization.

Press Releases

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AMA Conflict of Interest Policy

View the AMA's Conflict of Interest Policy that ensures those in AMA leadership do not act for their own benefit, but instead serve the interests of the AMA.

Apr 27, 2016 ·

Historic Medicare payment policy changes an opportunity for success

Proposed changes to the physician payment system in Medicare are historic. They present opportunities to build an environment that fosters greater physician satisfaction.

Apr 15, 2016 ·

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AMA members appointed to med ed leadership roles

Seven AMA members were recently appointed by medical education organizations to their leadership. Nominated by the AMA, each organization made the final appointment decision from among the physician candidates it received.

Apr 12, 2016 ·

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Find out who made list of most influential physicians

Hospital and health system CEOs, federal officials, medical educators, and quality experts were voted to Modern Healthcare’s annual list of the 50 most influential physician executives and leaders in health care. More than one-half of this year’s honorees are AMA members.

Apr 5, 2016 ·

From meaningful use to MACRA: What you need to know now

AMA board chair comments on new quality reporting and payment system for Medicare. Urges physicians to understand meaningful use and implementation of MACRA to determine future course of their practices.

Mar 31, 2016 ·

5 Min Read

How Obama's opioid initiatives align with physician recommendations

Dr. Patrice A. Harris, Board Chair-Elect of the AMA, reviews presidential initiatives to address substance abuse. Dr. Harris points to AMA recommendations and urges physicians to continue to work to end this tragic national epidemic.