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Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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Cancer experience has Dr. Mukkamala more prepared to lead AMA

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, has held multiple leadership roles in organized medicine. But it took being a patient to get him fully ready to be AMA president.

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Federal student-loan changes would worsen physician shortage

As drafted, provisions in the budget-reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives would make medical school more expensive. 

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AMA president on challenges doctors still face and what's next for the American Medical Association [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges physicians face and what's next for the AMA.

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AMA Update for June 3, 2025: AMA president on challenges doctors still face and what's next for the American Medical Association
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AMA president on challenges doctors still face and what's next for the American Medical Association

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges physicians face and what's next for the AMA.

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AMA Update
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Physician well-being tracks higher, but so much more work remains

AMA efforts are helping drive a steady but significant decline in the burnout rate among physicians.

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AMA in the News: May 2025

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for May 2025.

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AMA in the News
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Proposals on Medicaid, CHIP, ACA coverage raise deep concerns

Sweeping changes in House budget-reconciliation bill could hinder Americans’ ability to get timely care and drive up overall health care costs.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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Prioritizing humanity in our AI future

As promising as health AI is, maintaining the human element that has long defined medical practice is essential for our future.

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AMA leaders: Advocacy, action, and the quiet power of democracy

AMA leadership discuss in an opinion column what navigating health care advocacy today means, including balancing multiple priorities.

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