Jack Resneck Jr., MD

Specialty:
Dermatology

AMA Affiliated Groups

Former President, American Medical Association,
Authors

Jack Resneck Jr., MD, a board-certified dermatologist and health policy expert, was the 177th president of the American Medical Association for the year 2022-2023.

Person using a smartphone

Leadership

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6 MIN READ

Refining rules on data release can prevent harm to patients

While some patients want immediate release of test results, others complain that getting bad news electronically without physician involvement causes unnecessary anxiety.
Two figures walking down a hallway

Leadership

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6 MIN READ

Burnout is a health crisis for doctors—and patients

We need frank talks about how to address the factors driving physician burnout. It’s starting with leadership from the AMA and the U.S. surgeon general.
Emergency care unit of a hospital with respiratory equipment

Leadership

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5 MIN READ

Physicians, not judges, should direct patient care

Key principles of medical ethics are at stake in a Wisconsin case on forced use of ivermectin. Learn more about why the AMA is involved.
Senior patient receiving oxygen

Leadership

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4 MIN READ

Congress must prioritize Medicare payment reform in 2023

A bipartisan approach on Capitol Hill is needed to fix flawed Medicare physician pay model that threatens practice sustainability and access to care.
Anthony S. Fauci, MD

Leadership

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4 MIN READ

Dr. Fauci’s dedication to medical science served the world well

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s unwavering commitment to science, both throughout the pandemic and across his long career, speaks to his strength of character.
Health care worker slouched in front of window

Leadership

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5 MIN READ

Reducing physician burnout must be an urgent national priority

Our country’s physicians are a precious resource, and we must fix what’s wrong with the U.S. health system to protect them from burnout.
Crime scene tape with the words "do not cross"

Leadership

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4 MIN READ

Recent mass shootings create new urgency for gun reform

We cannot allow mass shootings to become an acceptable part of American life, but instead must pass commonsense limits on firearms.
Person sitting in a dark room, head in hand, looking out a window

Leadership

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5 MIN READ

Lack of access to evidence-based mental health care poses grave threat

We must improve our nation’s response to meet the expanded need for mental and behavioral health care demonstrated by patients of all ages.

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