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AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, MD
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3 MIN READ

As physicians, we must speak up for our patients

Speaking to physicians in Washington, D.C., AMA President Andrew W. Gurman expressed the role of physicians in the thick of the national health reform debate.

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Judge behind bench banging his gavel.
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Fighting together, physicians foil insurance Goliaths

Federal judges block both insurer megamergers capping 18 months of physician efforts that paid off.

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4 MIN READ

Doctors against health reform? Not so fast

The AMA has forcefully advocated universal coverage for a decade, and we should not lose the gains made in expanding the health insurance rolls.

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Patrice Harris, MD
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3 MIN READ

Why we support Dr. Price to lead HHS

Donald Trump’s cabinet secretary pick would bring the insight of a longtime physician and a willingness to listen to organized medicine’s concerns.

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How the new AMA website will help in every stage of your career

The new AMA website is designed to help carry you through your lifelong journey in medicine, from starting out in medical school to improving your skills as a practicing physician.

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Physician voice shapes Medicare pay reform final rule

With the issuance of its final rule on MACRA, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has created a new Medicare payment system called the Quality Payment Program. Based on the reforms we've seen, we know that CMS is listening to physician's voices.

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When good work is acknowledged, we aspire to work harder

The AMA ranked first in APCO’s annual TradeMarks survey of the 50 most effective professional organizations. The APCO survey validates the efforts of the AMA and physicians who lend their time and voice to make a difference for all who practice medicine.

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Physicians and veterinarians join forces for wellness

A joint column from the leadership of the American Medical Association and American Veterinary Medical Association calls for both professions to break down the stigma of mental health and lead colleagues on a path to wellness.

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DOJ, states side with patients and physicians-file to block insurance mergers

AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, MD outlines how physicians take the lead in fighting insurance mergers that negatively affect patients, and the quality and affordability of the care they receive.

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