Leadership Viewpoints

LeadershipApr 9, 2021

Questions still surround cannabis use and public health

More scientific research is needed to fully document the public health, medical and economic consequences tied to cannabis use.

LeadershipMar 31, 2021

Give physician offices a greater shot at vaccine supply

Distributing vaccines to physician practices nationwide will increase our reach and overcome several obstacles simultaneously.

LeadershipMar 10, 2021

Speaking out against structural racism at JAMA and across health care

Many were hurt by a recent JAMA tweet and podcast. We are taking steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again as we address the pervasive public health threat of racism.

Patient and physician wearing face masks and looking at a tablet

LeadershipFeb 25, 2021

Physicians provide key voice in building vaccine confidence

Many people have questions about COVID-19 vaccines. That’s a good thing, because physicians have answers. Learn more with the AMA.

LeadershipFeb 17, 2021

Reckoning with medicine’s history of racism

Evaluating the person commonly known as the founder of the AMA, Dr. Nathan Davis, is part of the AMA’s journey of reflection and action.

LeadershipFeb 16, 2021

Universal health coverage is within our reach

Meaningful and affordable health coverage is a goal we all must support, especially during a public health crisis the magnitude of COVID-19.

LeadershipFeb 10, 2021

Pandemic exposes dire need to rebuild public health infrastructure

While overcoming COVID-19 will be a significant victory, the larger campaign to rebuild our public health infrastructure will remain before us.

LeadershipJan 28, 2021

Surprise billing reform serves patients and physicians alike

Our AMA played key role in correcting earlier provisions that would have been overly burdensome and put smaller independent physician practices at a disadvantage.

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April 9, 2021: National Advocacy Update

April 9, 2021: State Advocacy Update

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Business of the June 2021 Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates

June 2021 Meeting of the HOD: Speakers' updates

Public health: CSAPH reports

About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

About the Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS)

Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS) policymaking

RVS Update Committee (RUC)

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 5, 2021