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About the Council on Legislation (COL)

See how the Council on Legislation (COL) makes recommendations to the AMA Board of Trustees about legislation and regulations at the federal and state levels.

Legislation
Alec Calac
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5 ways to expand racial and ethnic data collection in medicine

Racial and ethnic identity and data collection is very complicated. But that data can go a long way in making a difference in health care.

Health Equity
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Arkansas radiologist, former state legislator re-elected to AMA BOT

The AMA, the nation’s largest physician organization, announced the re-election of Arkansas radiologist Scott Ferguson, M.D., to its Board of Trustees.

Press Releases
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Pennsylvania emergency physician elected to AMA Board of Trustees

The AMA, the nation’s premiere physician organization, today announced the election of Pennsylvania-based hematologist Marilyn Heine, M.D., to its Board of Trustees.

Press Releases
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Kentucky radiologist elected to AMA Board of Trustees

The AMA, the nation's largest physician organization, today announced the election of Kentucky radiologist Alexander Ding, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., to its Board of Trustees.

Press Releases
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With loan repayment set to resume, 3 key questions for residents

Coronavirus relief legislation has given physicians a break from medical student-loan repayment. Learn more with the AMA about what comes next.

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Residency Finance
Thriving in Residency
Jack Resneck Jr, MD
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Jack Resneck Jr., MD, wins office of AMA president-elect

The California dermatologist won by acclamation at the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting. Learn about other physicians elected to AMA leadership positions.

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California dermatologist chosen as AMA president-elect

AMA today announced the election of Jack Resneck Jr., M.D., a dermatologist from the San Francisco Bay Area, as the new president-elect of AMA.

Press Releases
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Managed care problem? Find out if the law’s on your side

The AMA Managed Care Legal Database helps physician practices navigate disputes over payment, contracts, claims processing and more.

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