Senior Physicians

2025 SPS Annual Meeting highlights

UPDATED | 2 Min Read

The AMA Senior Physicians Section (SPS) held its 2025 Annual Meeting on Friday, June 6 in Chicago, Illinois.

The first program, titled “Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage—The Road to Reform,” featured Heather McComas, PharmD, director of AMA administrative simplification initiatives. This session explored recently proposed regulatory and legislative changes to prior authorization processes in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, with a focus on increasing transparency. Edward Bope, MD, chair of the SPS Governing Council, served as the moderator.

SPS 2025 Annual Meeting
SPS 2025 Annual Meeting

The second program, “Transitioning out of Active Medical Practice: Your Next Move,” was led by Debra Atkisson, MD, a professionally certified life coach. The session addressed strategies for transitioning out of clinical practice, including planning a gradual shift in responsibilities, maintaining physical and cognitive health, and preparing financially. It also highlighted the importance of career fulfillment and continued professional growth in the later stages of a medical career. Jenny Boyer, MD, JD, PhD, a member of the SPS Governing Council, facilitated the discussion. 

This program is now available on the AMA’s Ed Hub. Deadline to claim CME credit or Certificate of Participation is July 31, 2025.

SPS 2025 Annual Meeting
SPS 2025 Annual Meeting

The SPS Governing Council submitted the following resolutions to the AMA House of Delegates regarding senior physician issues. 

The final dispositions by the House of Delegates are as follows:

The SPS Assembly meeting included a discussion of policy items relevant to senior physicians as well as senior patients.

For additional information on the 2025 SPS Annual meeting, visit the section's agenda and resources page.

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