AMA Leadership

Make sure meaningful use is meeting original goals

I had the opportunity to talk about meaningful use at the Brookings Institute with some health IT colleagues. Our conversation focused around how we move forward from where we are now, without losing sight of that original goal: Improving patient care using health IT.

Mar 3, 2015 ·

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Taking physicians' perspectives to Capitol Hill

Last week I joined hundreds of my colleagues in Washington, D.C, for the AMA’s National Advocacy Conference where physicians from across the nation took our perspective on the sustainable growth rate to Capitol Hill.

Feb 12, 2015 ·

SGR “gimmick” is holding health care back

An article in the New York Times about the sustainable growth rate (SGR), called it a “budget gimmick that actually isn’t so bad.” To put it bluntly, I strongly disagree. It’s a charade that hides the real cost of Medicare and threatens to reduce access and choice for seniors.

Feb 5, 2015 ·

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Physicians agree: Vaccination crucial to public health

As physicians, we know the importance of keeping each individual patient as healthy as possible. With the issue of vaccinations getting increased attention in political discourse, now is a good time to review the AMA’s policies so you can talk to your patients using scientific facts.

Feb 3, 2015 ·

Changes to messy meaningful use program welcome

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced it would be modifying meaningful use requirements to streamline the program’s reporting procedures for physicians. After years of aggressive advocacy to make the program less burdensome for physicians, this is hugely welcome news to the AMA.

Jan 27, 2015 ·

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Health care reform begins with physician advocacy

It is so important for physicians to be active in health care advocacy efforts. There are seismic changes sweeping through medicine. As physicians, we are one of the most important voices at the table.

Jan 16, 2015 ·

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AMA members serve as organized medicine leaders

Two AMA members were recently appointed by external organizations to leadership positions. These individuals were nominated by the AMA to the respective organizations.

Dec 30, 2014 ·

The top issues residents will face in 2015

It's been many years since I was a medical resident, but as an educator, I have the opportunity to see residents from the other side. In the new year, three issues will rise to the top of residents' minds.

Dec 19, 2014 ·

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What does wellness mean to you?

Every day, physicians are fortunate to give our patients the wonderful gift of good health. We're celebrating this gift by asking everyone to tell us what health and wellness means to them.