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John J. Whyte, MD, MPH (AMA CEO, EVP)
May 9, 2025
· 6 MIN READ

John Whyte, MD, MPH, selected as the AMA’s new CEO

Dr. Whyte brings digital savvy, health policy expertise and clinical experience to shape a new era in medicine.
AMA Update for April 21, 2025: The importance of physician well-being and mental health resources for doctors
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Advice for physicians looking for mental health help

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician wellness programs.
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Why fix Medicare now? There are 66 million reasons

That is how many patients rely on Medicare to access physician care. After fifth straight year of cuts, Congress must address systemic problems.
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· 5 Min Read

Patients’ stories push lawmakers to act on prior authorization

Critical changes are need to fix the time-wasting, care-delaying payer process. Highlighting prior authorization’s patient impact goes a long way.
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“Volume” of bills is 2025’s biggest scope of practice trend

The AMA fights for physician-led teams by harnessing the best evidence and collaborating with state medical and national specialty associations.
AMA Update for April 16, 2025: Medicare PT cap: Does insurance cover physical therapy and who to ask for help with physical therapy?
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Addressing therapy caps that can become a barrier for patients

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physical therapy insurance coverage.
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May 2, 2025: National Advocacy Update

AMA supports Marketplace integrity efforts while asking administration to reconsider proposals anticipated to reduce coverage and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

WWF: Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD

During uncertain times, one thing is certain—the AMA is fighting for you.

The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most—patients.

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The AMA helps physicians build a better future for medicine, advocating in the courts and on the Hill to remove obstacles to patient care and confront today’s greatest health crises.

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Ways to get involved with AMA advocacy

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Fix Medicare Now
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Current Medicare payment system on unsustainable path: Contact Congress

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Providing physicians support through awareness

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Advocacy Update: Prior authorization survey employer impact

Prior authorization physician survey

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AMA advocates for support of physician mental health needs

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