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2025 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, at inauguration: 2025 Annual Meeting
Jun 10, 2025
· 18 MIN READ

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, inaugurated as 180th AMA president

An otolaryngologist from Flint, Michigan, Dr. Mukkamala is the first physician of Indian heritage to lead the AMA.
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Jun 10, 2025
· 16 MIN READ

President Bobby Mukkamala, MD, inauguration address, 2025 Annual Meeting

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Jun 6, 2025
· 11 MIN READ

AMA president urges physicians to turn anger into action

In final speech to HOD as AMA president, Dr. Scott reflects on a year of turmoil and challenge, why the AMA fights for change.
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Jun 10, 2025
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New York urologist chosen as AMA president-elect

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AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2025-2026

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James L. Madara, MD, address at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD

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Immediate Past President Bruce Scott, MD, address at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD

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Federal student-loan changes would worsen physician shortage

As drafted, provisions in the budget-reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives would make medical school more expensive. 

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As promising as health AI is, maintaining the human element that has long defined medical practice is essential for our future.

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Reducing regulatory burden—a major opportunity for new administration

The AMA is outlining multiple opportunities to strip away overly burdensome federal health rules and free up physicians to provide optimal care.

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Bruce Scott, MD, on why patients are having difficulties getting doctor appointments

Physician availability is becoming more of a challenge nationwide, as patients face longer waits to get medical care. AMA President Bruce A. Scott, MD, discussed the growing issues affecting patient access in a recent segment of the TODAY Show.

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