AMA in the News: April 2022

AMA in the News covers media coverage and mentions about the American Medical Association. Find articles recognizing our efforts in health care, advocacy, medical education and improvements in public health. Read coverage on the achievements of our leadership and the members of the AMA community.

1. AMA strives for health equity, greater medical workforce diversity

   1. PatientEngagementHIT, April 29, 2022   
   2. Coverage of Gerald E. Harmon, MD’s statement on advancing equity in medicine. 

2. AMA survey: Majority of physicians say telehealth enables more comprehensive quality care

   1. HealthcareIT News, April 25, 2022
   2. AMA Survey shows widespread enthusiasm for telehealth. 

3. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo named Editor-in-Chief of JAMA

   1. MedPageToday, April 11, 2022 
   2. Announcement of Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS, becoming editor-in-chief of JAMA. (Free registration is required to view content.)

4. AMA urges Congress to reconsider physician pay freeze

   1. Health Leaders, April 8, 2022 
   2. AMA sent a letter to Congress, the AMA emphasized the urgency for Congress to “work with the physician community to develop solutions to the systematic problems with the Medicare physician payment system and preserve patient access to care.”

5. AMA, MGMA call for HHS to hold off on $100M in provider relief claw backs

   1. Fierce Healthcare, April 3, 2022   
   2. AMA urges HHS to give providers more time to report on COVID-19 assistance.