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Bruce A. Scott, MD, inaugurated as 179th AMA president

Bruce A. Scott, MD, an otolaryngologist from Kentucky, was sworn in today as the 179th president of the AMA, the nation’s largest physician organization.

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AMA Update for June 11, 2024: Reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians with new AMA President Bruce Scott, MD
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Reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians with new AMA President Bruce Scott, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians.

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Reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians with new AMA President Bruce Scott, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians.

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Expanding test-to-treat policies is a harmful prescription

Allowing pharmacists to administer tests, diagnose conditions and prescribe medications far exceeds their training and jeopardizes patient health.

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Why We Fight: Hear from our members

From Medicare payment reform to reducing physician burnout, fixing prior authorization to defending against scope creep, the AMA is fighting for you.

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Immediate Past President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, address at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the HOD

Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, addresses the AMA House of Delegates at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

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James L. Madara, MD, address at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the 2024 AMA Annual Meeting, AMA CEO James L. Madara, MD, announces his departure from the AMA in June 2025. Access the transcript of the speech and video recording.

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James L. Madara, MD, address at the 2023 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates
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Building on the AMA’s momentum requires a smooth handoff

It has been my honor to serve as the AMA’s CEO since 2011. It’s time for new leadership to move the AMA and medicine forward.

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For health AI to work, physicians and patients have to trust it

AI and AI-enabled tools are too important and revolutionary to leave questions about liability and governance unsettled.

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