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Before Dr. Benjamin Was "Top Doc"

Video, Jan. 13, 2010
Former AMA Board Member and CEJA Chair, and current US Surgeon General, Regina Benjamin, M.D. is profiled by her hometown television station. Read more

AMA Reacts to American Lung Association State of Tobacco Control Report

AMA Statement, Jan. 12, 2010
The AMA is disappointed to see failing grades at both the federal and state level for tobacco prevention and smoking cessation programs – two vital components to decreasing smoking rates among Americans. Read more

AMA Committed to EHR Adoption and Will Carefully Review HHS Proposed Rules

AMA Statement, Jan. 4, 2010
The AMA is committed to EHR adoption that streamlines physician practices and helps them continue providing high quality care to patients. We will carefully review the proposed rules on standards for EHR use and incentives and provide our formal comments before the 60-day comment period ends. Read more

Senate bill passage historic, more work to do in conference

AMA Statement, Dec. 24, 2009
“Today, the Senate took an historic vote to improve our nation's health care system by expanding coverage to millions of Americans and strengthening the private insurance market to better serve the patients who rely on it." Read more

New AARP, AMA Health System Reform Ads Call for Support of Senate Action

AMA Press Release, Dec. 22, 2009
Today, AARP and the American Medical Association (AMA) launched a new television ad in support of moving forward on health reform legislation currently being debated by the Senate. Read more

U.S. House Votes Today to Temporarily Suspend Medicare Cuts to Physicians

AMA Statement, Dec. 16, 2009
AMA Calls for Permanent Action to Preserve Seniors' Access to Care Read more

Settlement in AMA Lawsuit Against UnitedHealth Gets Preliminary Approval From Federal Court

AMA Press Release, Dec. 3, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced today that the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has granted preliminary approval of the previously disclosed $350 million settlement that would resolve a class-action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group. Read more

Sacramento man's health ordeal puts face on uninsured

Media Alert, Nov. 29, 2009
In many ways, Tony Andrade, 47, is the Everyman of President Barack Obama's push for overhauling the country's health care system: working, but for low wages, without health benefits – in the company of 37 million employed Americans who are uninsured. Read the Sacramento Bee article

AARP, AMA Join Together to Debunk Medicare Myths

AMA Press Release, Nov. 23, 2009
Today, AARP and AMA are launching a national television ad that separates fact from fiction and highlights how health reform will improve Medicare by lowering prescription drug costs and making certain that neither government nor insurance bureaucrats come between Medicare patients and their doctors when making important health decisions. Read more

AMA Encourages Community-Clinical Partnerships to Increase Use of Preventive Health Services Among Boomers

AMA Statement, Nov. 19, 2009
"Nearly half of Americans are living with often-preventable chronic diseases that limit their quality of life and cost the U.S. health care system billions of dollars a year to treat." Read more

AMA, AARP and MOAA Call for Passage of House Medicare Reform Bill, Vote Expected This Week on H.R. 3961

AMA Press Release, Nov. 17, 2009
Today, leading advocates for seniors, military families and physicians joined together to call for passage of legislation in the House that will preserve access to care for seniors, baby boomers and military families through repeal of the broken Medicare physician payment formula. Read more

AMA Calls on Congress to Pass H.R. 3961, Access to Care for Seniors and Military Families at Stake

AMA Press Release, Nov. 13, 2009
Campaign to pass bill includes new radio ads airing today. Read more

AMA Adopts New Policies at Its Semi-Annual Meeting

AMA Press Release, Nov. 10, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) voted today at its semi-annual policymaking meeting to adopt the following new policies. Read more

AMA Votes to Continue Commitment to Health System Reform

AMA Press Release, Nov. 9, 2009
Outlines details to guide efforts toward making the health system better for patients and physicians. Read more

AMA Hails House Passage of Health Reform Bill (H.R. 3962)

AMA Statement, Nov. 7, 2009
Calls for swift passage of H.R. 3961 to secure the stability of Medicare Read more

AMA President Kicks Off AMA Meeting Focused on Health Reform

AMA Press Release, Nov. 7, 2009
Calling this a "defining moment" for the American Medical Association (AMA), the AMA President J. James Rohack, MD, today addressed medical students and fellow physicians from all state and medical specialty societies at the opening of the AMA's semi-annual policy-making meeting, where health system reform will top the agenda. Read more

AMA Honors IL Ophthalmologist Manus C. Kraff, MD for Volunteer Eye Care for Military Members

AMA Press Release, Nov. 7, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) today awarded its 2009 Benjamin Rush Award for Citizenship and Community Service to Manus C. Kraff, MD, an ophthalmologist from Chicago, IL. Read more

AMA Honors Family Violence Prevention Expert

AMA Press Release, Nov. 7, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) proudly presented Lisa James, Director of Health at the Family Violence Prevention Fund, with the Citation for Distinguished Service today at its semi-annual policy-making meeting. Read more

AMA Honors Medical Society Executives

AMA Press Release, Nov. 7, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) today presented five medical society executive leaders with achievement awards to honor their contributions to the goals and ideals of the medical profession. Read more

AMA Hails Attorney General Cuomo for Launching Project to Replace Tainted Ingenix Database

AMA Statement, Oct. 27, 2009
"The American Medical Association commends Attorney General Andrew Cuomo for the landmark achievements of forcing health insurers to end to a rigged system for setting payments and successfully negotiating a transition to a more transparent system." Read more

AMA Continues Push to Make Health Reform a Reality

AMA Press Release, Oct. 26, 2009
As the nation continues to debate health reform, the American Medical Association (AMA) continues to advocate for reforms that will make the health care system work better for America’s patients and physicians. Read more

AMA Launches Nation's First Comprehensive Web-Based Flu Health-Assessment Program for Patients and Physicians

AMA Press Release, Oct. 22, 2009
Free flu Web site allows patients to assess symptoms quickly, interact with their physician, and receive advice on when to return to work or school. Read more

Health Reforms Mean Major Changes for Americans

Media Alert, Oct. 22, 2009
A look at what measures are being debated. Read the ABC News article

Republicans Seek Amendments to Health Reform Bills

Media Alert, Oct. 22, 2009
U.S. Republicans seek amendments to parts of reform bills, rather than push an alternative plan. Read the Reuters article

Leading Physician Groups Urge Pregnant Women To Get Both Flu Vaccines

AMA Press Release, Oct. 22, 2009
Pregnant women have high-risk for serious complications from the seasonal flu and H1N1. Read more

AMA Deeply Disappointed Senate Has Failed Seniors, Baby Boomers and Military Families By Blocking S. 1776

AMA Statement, Oct. 21, 2009
Permanent repeal of the Medicare physician payment formula is essential to comprehensive health system reform Read more

AMA Releases 22 New "Patient Access Hot Spots" Nationwide

AMA Press Release, Oct. 21, 2009
Highlighting the impact of looming Medicare cuts on seniors’ access and choice of physician, the American Medical Association (AMA) released today a new analysis of states where access to care for Medicare patients is already at risk. Read more

AMA President Urges Support for Medicare Payment Fix on Capitol Hill

AMA Statement, Oct. 20, 2009
At a press conference this morning on Capitol Hill, AMA President J. James Rohack, M.D., urged support for S. 1776, The Medicare Physician Fairness Act. The AMA president joined Senator Stabenow, AARP and the Military Officers Association of America to call on Congress to pass the legislation that lays the foundation for fiscally honest and responsible repeal of the broken Medicare physician payment formula. Read Dr. Rohack's statement

Congress wrestles with yearly Medicare fee cuts

Media Alert, Oct. 20, 2009
With Medicare physician payments scheduled to be cut 21 percent in January, a permanent fix is needed to preserve seniors' access and choice of physician. Read the NPR article

AMA defends seniors' access to care, discusses impact of looming Medicare payment cuts

Media Alert, Oct. 20, 2009
AMA president explains how scheduled cuts to Medicare physician payments threaten America's seniors' access and choice of physician. Watch the FOX Business video

AARP, AMA support reform of system

Media Alert, Oct. 19, 2009
The Miami Herald reports that "While health-system reform action takes place in Washington, the core of the healthcare system itself is patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals." Read the Miami Herald article

White House aides reaffirm public option is not mandatory

Media Alert, Oct. 19, 2009
The Washington Post reports that "Interest groups step up advertising campaign as health-care vote nears" Read the Washington Post article

AARP, AMA Urge Congress to Strengthen Medicare and Preserve Access to Choice of Physician

AMA Press Release, Oct. 16, 2009
Today, AARP and the American Medical Association (AMA) sent a letter to the Senate, urging Senators to pass S. 1776, the Medicare Physician Fairness Act, which lays the foundation for a new payment system to help ensure seniors' access to and choice of physicians. Read more

As Senate Considers Legislation, AMA Medicare Campaign Kicks off with New TV Ads

AMA Press Release, Oct. 15, 2009
Broken Medicare formula hurts seniors' access and choice of physician. Read more

AMA Congratulates Dr. Regina Benjamin as Senate Committee Approves Her Surgeon General Nomination

AMA Statement, Oct. 7, 2009
"The AMA congratulates Regina Benjamin, M.D. on her approval from the Senate HELP committee to become the nation’s next surgeon general." Read more

AMA Works for Health Reform for Patients and Physicians

AMA Statement, Oct. 5, 2009
"Our nation has an historic opportunity for health reform this year, and it was an honor to represent the AMA at the White House as President Obama made the case for reform." Read more

New AMA Video Encourages Vaccinating Against both Seasonal Influenza and H1N1

AMA Press Release, Oct. 1, 2009
With both seasonal influenza and H1N1 circulating this flu season, a new American Medical Association (AMA) online video, discusses the importance of getting vaccinated against both seasonal influenza and H1N1. Read more

New AMA Video Answers Physicians' Health Reform Questions

AMA Press Release, Sept. 30, 2009
As health reform legislation moves forward in Congress, a new American Medical Association (AMA) online video aims to answer physicians' questions on leading elements of health reform important to patients and physicians. Read more

Baucus States Need for SGR Repeal

Media Alert, Sept. 22, 2009
Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus clearly stated today the need for permanent repeal of the broken Medicare physician payment formula, which in its current form projects steep payment cuts that will hurt seniors’ access to care. Read more

AMA Applauds New Administration Effort to Review Health Insurance Merger Guidelines

AMA Press Release, Sept. 22, 2009
The AMA applauds DoJ and FTC for their plan to review the existing guidelines for health insurance mergers, which were created 17 years ago. Read more

AMA Applauds FDA for Banning Flavored Cigarettes

AMA Press Release, Sept. 22, 2009
The AMA applauds the FDA for banning flavored cigarettes and taking another important step towards curbing youth smoking. Read more

AMA Mourns the Death of Former President, Edward R. Annis, MD

AMA Statement, Sept. 16, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) mourns the death of its former president Edward R. Annis, MD, and extends heartfelt condolences to the Annis family. Read more

AMA Comments on Senate Finance Bill: AMA Committed to Reform, Will Work to Strengthen Final Bill

AMA Statement, Sept. 16, 2009
Permanent repeal of the current Medicare physician payment formula needed to preserve seniors' access to care. Read more

MSNBC's Morning Meeting: Obama's Plan, the Right Rx for Doctors?

Video, Sept. 10, 2009
Polls show Americans trust their doctors more than President Barack Obama when it comes to health care reform, so what does the American Medical Association want to see in a reform plan and how do doctors feel about a public option? Read more

Increase in Uninsured Makes Stronger Case for Health Reform

AMA Statement, Sept. 10, 2009
"It's no surprise that the ranks of the uninsured have swelled as the economy has shrunk this past year. For too many American families, losing a job also means losing health insurance. We can do better – 46.3 million uninsured is unacceptable for our great nation." Read more

AMA Reaction to President Obama's Address on Health System Reform

AMA Statement, Sept. 9, 2009
"It is clear that the status quo is unacceptable. The AMA will continue to work for reform that makes the system work better for patients and physicians. We must seize this opportunity this year to achieve meaningful health reform for America’s patients and physicians." Read more

New Poll Shows Concerns with Current Health Care System Remain High

AMA Press Release, Sept. 9, 2009
New polling released today shows that Americans 50-plus remain concerned with the current health care system, underscoring the need for reform. Read more

AMA Sends Letter to President Obama and Congress Outlining Critical Elements of Health Reform

AMA Press Release, Sept. 9, 2009
As part of continued health-reform efforts, AMA President J. James Rohack, M.D. sent a letter to President Obama and members of Congress urging action on reforms that will benefit all Americans. Read more

AMA Launches Facebook Page

AMA Press Release, Sept. 8, 2009
As part of its ongoing efforts to communicate with patients and physicians, the American Medical Association continues to embrace the fast-paced world of social networking by launching its official Facebook page. Read more

Health Care Reform Discussion

Video, Sept. 1, 2009
Watch AMA Trustee, Jeremy A. Lazarus, MD, discuss health care reform on WTTW "Chicago Tonight." Watch the video

AMA Debuts Third Town Hall Video

AMA Press Release, Aug. 31, 2009
In its ongoing efforts to provide America's patients and physicians with the facts about health-system reform, the AMA debuts its third Virtual Town Hall video today. Read more

Three-Fold Heart Attack Increase In Hurricane Katrina Survivors

AMA Press Release, Aug. 31, 2009
First-of-its-kind AMA disaster journal study released on fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Read more

AMA Mourns Death of Senator Edward Kennedy

AMA Statement, Aug. 26, 2009
"During his many years in public service, Senator Kennedy was a champion for America’s patients – working until the end to make improvements on their behalf." Read more

AMA Immediate-Past President Nancy Nielsen, MD, Makes a Health Reform 'House Call' on Michigan

Media Alert, Aug. 26, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) brought its 'House Call' program to Michigan the week of Aug. 24, 2009, to clarify the facts on health reform and make the case that reform is needed. Read more

AMA Shares First in Series of Health-Reform Videos

AMA Press Release, Aug. 21, 2009
The American Medical Association recently took to the streets to debunk myths and answer patients' questions on health reform in a new Virtual Town Hall video being shared on its health-reform Web site. Read more

On the Road with Dr. Rohack

From the President, Aug. 25, 2009
In today's blog post, AMA President J. James Rohack, MD, urges physicians to join in Tuesday night on a White House conference call about health system reform. Read more

Tele-Town Hall Physicians' Forums

Media Alert, Aug. 25, 2009
The AMA has developed a series of tele-town hall Physicians' Forums to reach out to physicians and patients, and to emphasize the need for reform. Read more

Dr. Rohack on KevinMD: A Look at the Facts on Health Reform

Media Alert, Aug. 14, 2009
Dr. Rohack proposes some questions to think about on KevinMD as we work on health reform. Read more

AMA President on Fox News Sunday

Media Alert, Aug. 13, 2009
AMA President J. James Rohack, M.D., will participate in a panel discussion on Fox News Sunday regarding the myths and mischaracterization in the health reform debate. Read more

AMA President on Larry King Live

Media Alert, Aug. 13, 2009
AMA President J. James Rohack, MD, appeared on CNN's Larry King Live Wednesday, Aug. 12, to discuss "Myths vs. Facts" in the current health system reform debate. Read more

Dr. Rohack, Dr. Lazarus Interviewed in The Denver Post

Media Alert, Aug. 10, 2009
AMA President J. James Rohack, MD, and Jeremy A. Lazarus, MD, discuss health system reform in The Denver Post. Read more

House Committee Passes AMA-Supported Revisions to Health Reform Bill

AMA Press Release, Aug. 1, 2009
"The House Energy and Commerce committee passed important AMA-supported revisions to the House bill that will allow physicians to negotiate payment rates in the public plan option and guarantee voluntary physician participation." Read more

AMA President J. James Rohack, MD, on MSNBC

Media Alert, July 29, 2009
This morning on MSNBC AMA President J. James Rohack, MD, discusses health system reform and the importance of the patient/physician relationship. Read more

New AMA Ad Emphasizes Common Ground on Health Reform, Shares Vision to Fix Broken System

AMA Press Release, July 28, 2009
Underscoring the need for meaningful health system reform for America’s patients and physicians, the American Medical Association (AMA) is running an ad today emphasizing common ground on health reform to remember what’s at stake – access to care for millions. Read more

AMA President Dr. James Rohack on FOX Business

Media Alert, July 28, 2009
Today on FOX Business, AMA President Dr. James Rohack ably represents the AMA on health system reform. Read more

AMA President-Elect Dr. Cecil Wilson on MSNBC

Media Alert, July 28, 2009
AMA President-elect Dr. Cecil Wilson appeared today on MSNBC representing the AMA on health system reform. Read more

AMA working for reform that benefits patients and physicians

Media Alert, July 27, 2009
Dr. Rohack writes about health reform on top physician blog KevinMD. Read more

Sneak Preview of Upcoming CNBC Program Featuring AMA President

Media Alert, July 24, 2009
AMA President J. James Rohack, MD joins the biggest names in industry and government to provide a physician perspective for transforming the American health care system in CNBC's "Meeting of the Minds: The Future of Health Care" hosted by Maria Bartiromo. Read more

AMA: Dedicated Physicians Care for Patients in Broken System

AMA Statement, July 23, 2009
"As a physician, I know that physicians focus first and foremost on providing the best patient care we can within the confines of a broken health care system." Read more

AMA Affirms Support for Health Reform This Year

AMA Statement, July 22, 2009
Comments from AMA President prior to President Obama's health reform press conference. Read more

New AMA National Health Insurer Report Card Shows Improvement, More Work to Do

AMA Press Release, July 21, 2009
Health insurers have made important improvements in the twelve months since the American Medical Association (AMA) called for an overhaul of the industry's billing and collection process, but there is a tremendous opportunity for improving efficiency in the nation's multi-payer health care system.  Read more

AMA President on Bloomberg TV

Media Alert, Jul. 21, 2009
AMA President Dr. J. James Rohack made an appearance on Bloomberg TV to discuss health system reform. Watch the video

New Video Message from AMA President Says House Bill Is a Good Start Toward Health Reform

AMA Press Release, July 21, 2009
The American Medical Association offers its support of the U.S. House bill on health reform and reiterates its commitment to effective, comprehensive health-care reform in a new video message from AMA President J. James Rohack, MD. Read more

AMA Supports H.R. 3200, 'America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009'

AMA Press Release, July 16, 2009
House bill expands access to high quality, affordable health care for Americans. Read more

AMA President Blogs at KevinMD.com About Medicare Victory

Media Alert, July 16, 2009
AMA President J. James Rohack, MD writes at leading physician blog KevinMD.com about an important victory on the road to permanent Medicare physician payment reform. Read more

AMA Celebrates Nomination of Regina Benjamin, MD, Surgeon General

AMA Press Release, July 13, 2009
"The American Medical Association is delighted that Dr. Regina Benjamin, MD, has been nominated to serve as our nation’s next U.S. Surgeon General." Read more

AMA Victory: Drugs Out of Medicare Physician Payment Formula

AMA Press Release, July 01, 2009
"The removal of physician-administered drugs from the broken Medicare physician payment formula is a major victory for America's seniors and their physicians." Read more

AMA Unveils Enhanced ePrescribing Learning Center

AMA Press Release, June 30, 2009
Zero-In RX is a one-stop shop for electronic prescribing information and resources for physicians Read more

White House National Health Care Day of Service, June 27th

Media Alert, June 25, 2009
Yesterday, the White House announced that this Saturday, June 27th, will be a "National Health Care Day of Service." Read more

AMA Stands with President Obama at Historic Bill Signing on Tobacco Regulation

AMA Press Release, June 22, 2009
"As long-time advocates for strong regulation of the tobacco industry, the AMA is honored to stand with President Obama today as he signs the historic tobacco law." Read more

KevinMD: AMA Reflects on President Obama's Speech

Media Alert, June 22, 2009
AMA President J. James Rohack reflects on President Obama's address to the AMA House of Delegates on top physician blog, KevinMD. Read more

AMA Commends Bipartisan Effort to Reform Health System

AMA Press Release, June 18, 2009
"The AMA commends former Senators Baker, Daschle and Dole for their leadership on health system reform. We have a historic opportunity this year to provide all Americans with affordable, high-quality health coverage..." Read more

AMA Announces Election Results for Board of Trustees

AMA Press Release, June 18, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) today introduced the 21 members of its Board of Trustees for the coming year following elections held during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates in Chicago. Read more

AMA Adopts Strategies to Help Address Medical Student Debt; Help Relieve Physician Shortage

AMA Press Release, June 17, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) today adopted new policy to help address the increasing medical student debt burden at its Annual Meeting. Read more

AMA Works to Enhance Medical Education

AMA Press Release, June 17, 2009
To meet the nation’s growing health-care needs, the American Medical Association (AMA) calls for adding new areas of study to medical education, including health-care economics, public health, and disaster preparedness. Read more

AMA Supports Health System Reform Alternatives Consistent with Principles of Pluralism, Freedom of Choice, Freedom of Practice and Universal Access for Patients

AMA Press Release, June 17, 2009
As the American Medical Association (AMA) works for health reform this year that provides all Americans with affordable, high-quality health coverage, new policy states that the AMA "support health system reform alternatives that are consistent with AMA principles of pluralism, freedom of choice, freedom of practice, and universal access for patients." Read more

AMA Adopts New Public Health Policies at Annual Meeting

AMA Press Release, June 16, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) voted today at its Annual Meeting to adopt the following new public health policies. Read more

Medical Schools, Health Care Facilities Can Be Healthy Diet Role Models

AMA Press Release, June 16, 2009
Health care organizations, such as medical schools and hospitals, can serve as role models and educators on the importance of adopting a healthier and more sustainable food system. Read more

Ohio Medical Student Justin B. Mahida Elected to the AMA Board of Trustees

AMA Press Release, June 16, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced Justin B. Mahida, a medical student at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, is elected to the AMA Board of Trustees. Read more

Wisconsin Doctor Raj Ambay Elected to the AMA Board of Trustees

AMA Press Release, June 16, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced Raj Ambay, MD, DDS, a resident in plastic surgery in Madison, Wis., is elected to the AMA Board of Trustees. Read more

Missouri Doctor David Barbe Newly Elected to the AMA Board of Trustees

AMA Press Release, June 16, 2009
David O. Barbe, MD, a practicing family physician, was elected today as the newest member of the Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association. Read more

AMA Inaugurates J. James Rohack as President

AMA Press Release, Jun. 16, 2009
Health reform must deliver "evolutionary change," says new leader of American medicine. Read more

Florida Physician Cecil B. Wilson Named AMA President-Elect

AMA Press Release, June 15, 2009
Cecil B. Wilson, MD, an internist from Winter Park, Fla., was named president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest and most influential physician organization. Read more

AMA Provides Guidelines for Breach of Information in Electronic Medical Records

AMA Press Release, June 15, 2009
To protect the privacy and security of patients, the American Medical Association (AMA) today adopted new guiding principles for physicians in the event a patient's electronic medical record is breached. Read more

AMA Adopts New Policies at Annual Meeting

AMA Press Release, June 15, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest physician group, voted today at its Annual Meeting to adopt the following new policies. Read more

President Obama Receives Warm Welcome from AMA Physicians

AMA Press Release, June 15, 2009
President Obama calls for health reform, asks for doctors' help. Read more

AMA Committed to Health Reform, Welcomes President Obama

AMA Statement, June 15, 2009
"Like President Obama, the AMA is committed to health reform this year that provides all Americans with affordable, high-quality health coverage." Read more

AMA Annual Meeting Starts Tomorrow

Media Alert, June 12, 2009
President Obama to address the nation’s physician leaders on Monday, June 15. Read more

President Obama to Speak on Health Reform at AMA Meeting

AMA Press Release, June 10, 2009

AMA's 158th Annual Meeting
Chicago, Ill.
Monday, June 15, 2009

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AMA Committed to Health System Reform This Year

AMA Statement, June 11, 2009
"Today's New York Times story creates a false impression about the AMA's position on a public plan option in health care reform legislation." Read more

New AMA and Microsoft Collaboration to Enhance Patient-Physician Communication

AMA Press Release, June 11, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced today it is working with Microsoft to better connect patients with their physicians. Read more

AMA Cheers Senate Passage of Historic Tobacco Regulation Bill

AMA Press Release, June 11, 2009
The AMA cheers Senate passage of legislation that will for the first time allow the FDA to strongly regulate cigarettes and other tobacco products. Read more

AMA Column on KevinMD.com: Health IT Help for Physicians

Media Alert, June 11, 2009
A column by AMA Board Chair Dr. Joseph Heyman today at physician blog KevinMD.com highlights what the AMA is doing to help physician practices adopt new technology. Read more

Novel Tool Evaluates Disaster Readiness in U.S. Cities

AMA Press Release, June 3, 2009
An innovative computer-based modeling approach for rare public health emergencies can help with disaster planning and medical response efforts in metropolitan areas. Read more

AMA Outlines Initiatives to White House to Help Slow Increases in Health Spending

AMA Press Release, June 1, 2009
Contributes to effort to bend spending curve to help move health reform forward. Read more

AMA Condemns Attack Against Physician

AMA Statement, June 1, 2009
"The American Medical Association is shocked and deeply saddened by the murder of Wichita physician, George R. Tiller, MD." Read more

AMA eVoice

AMA eVoice Newsletter, May 21, 2009
AMA pledge focuses on lower rate of growth in total health spending; Operating plan for health information technology provisions of stimulus law now available; Know your rights: health insurer settlement coding provisions Read more

AAPPO and AMA Partner on New Contracting Toolkit

AMA Press Release, May 19, 2009
New toolkit will help foster a better understanding of contractual agreements among preferred provider networks, payers and physicians. Read more

Free AMA Webinar to Help Physicians Access Stimulus Funds for Health IT

AMA Press Release, May 15, 2009
Physicians can receive up to $44,000 over a five-year period for the use of Health IT. Read more

New AMA Collaboration With Physician Blogger KevinMD.com

Media Alert, May 14, 2009
AMA President-elect Dr. Jim Rohack elaborates at KevinMD.com on this week’s White House meeting aimed at "bending the health care spending curve" to help achieve health care reform this year. Read more

AMA to President Obama: All Americans should have access to affordable, high quality health care services

Media Alert, May 11, 2009
We believe that all Americans should have access to affordable, high quality health care services. Thus, we applaud your strong commitment to reforming our nation’s health care system. Read more

AMA Joins President Obama and Health Care Stakeholders to Reduce Growth in Health Care Costs

Media Alert, May 11, 2009
Dr. Jim Rohack and Dr. Rebecca Patchin from the AMA Board of Trustees joined President Obama at the White House today to announce a new commitment to reducing the growth in health-care spending. Read more

AMA Commits to Help Slow Increases in Health Spending

AMA Statement, May 11, 2009
"The need for health reform that provides coverage and high quality, affordable health care for all Americans is clear" Read more

Michigan Physicians Gain From New AMA and MSMS Collaboration to Improve Physician Practice Efficiency

AMA Press Release, April 29, 2009
Michigan physicians are the first in the nation to gain increased access to health information technologies (Health IT) through a new collaboration announced today by the American Medical Association (AMA) and Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) with Compuware's Covisint. Read more

AMA Congratulates Gov. Sebelius as HHS Secretary

AMA Press Release, April 28, 2009
"The American Medical Association congratulates Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on her confirmation as health and human services secretary, and we look forward to working with her, the administration and Congress to improve the health care system for all Americans." Read more

Human Swine Influenza (Flu)

Media Alert, April 26, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the United States and internationally. Read more

AMA and MGMA Partner to Help Members with Medicare Enrollment

AMA Press Release, April 21, 2009
New toolkit will help physician practices navigate the new requirements of the Medicare enrollment process. Read more

AMA Breaks 1000 Followers on Twitter

Media Alert, April 22, 2009
More than 1000 followers are receiving AMA news updates. Join our growing online community. Read more

AMA-branded Web Portal Partners Announced

Media Alert, April 22, 2009
Covisint and DrFirst released announcements today about collaboration efforts on an AMA-branded Web portal. Read more

AMA Supports Obama's Principles for Health Care Reform and Outlines Framework for Action

AMA Press Release, April 15, 2009
Letter to President Barack Obama outlines the association's framework for action. Read more

Specialty 'Speed Dating' Event Takes AMA Headquarters by Storm

AMA Press Release, April 13, 2009
More than 70 medical students and physicians recently visited AMA headquarters in Chicago for a special event aimed at helping students choose a specialty. Read more

How Hospitals Can Make Beds Available for Disaster Victims

AMA Press Release, April 7, 2009
New AMA disaster journal studies suggest discharging non-critical patients. Read more

AMA Announces Staff Reductions

AMA Press Release, April 6, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced today that it is reducing its 2009 operating budget to offset declining revenues amid the ongoing economic downturn. Read more

AMA Supports Action by U.S. House to Better Regulate Tobacco Products

AMA Press Release, April 2, 2009
"The American Medical Association supports action taken today by the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, a step toward better regulation of tobacco." Read more

AMA Unveils Electronic Prescribing Online Learning Center

AMA Press Release, April 1, 2009
The AMA launches a new online learning center to provide physicians with all the information and tools they need to make informed decisions about electronic prescribing. Read more

AMA Launches Twitter Profile to Share News and Information

AMA Press Release, April 1, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) today launches a profile page on the social-networking site Twitter. AMA "tweets" will provide timely AMA news and information. Read more

AMA, Elsevier Join to Co-Publish Coding Reference Books

AMA Press Release, March 30, 2009
Two of the biggest names in health care publishing have announced an agreement to co-publish ICD-9-CM and HCPCS coding reference books. Read more

AMA Marks National Doctors' Day with an Eye to the Future

AMA Press Release, March 30, 2009
March 30th day to honor physicians, highlight need to shore up physician workforce. Read more

National Organizations Collaborate on Approaches to Health Reform

AMA Press Release, March 27, 2009
Diverse groups work together to exchange perspectives, identify options for congressional action. Read more

AMA President Honored with Highest AMWA Award for Women in Medicine

AMA Press Release, March 27, 2009
AMA President Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD, is honored today with the AMWA's Elizabeth Blackwell Award. Read more

AMA to Senate: Make Health Insurer Payments More Transparent

AMA Press Release, March 26, 2009
Hold insurers accountable for their payment responsibility to patients and physicians. Read more

AMA eVoice

AMA eVoice Newsletter, March 26, 2009
AMA announces physician class action against WellPoint; Time publishes AMA's letter to the editor about the underinsured; AMA to Senate: Make health insurer payments more transparent. Read more

AMA Announces Physician Class Action Against WellPoint

AMA Press Release, March 25, 2009
Lawsuit expands effort to halt insurer scheme that shifts medical costs to physicians and patients. Read more

Permanent Medicare Physician Payment Reform Needed This Year

AMA Press Release, March 18, 2009
Permanent Medicare physician payment reform is needed this year to ensure long-term access to care for seniors, and the realistic forecast of future Medicare spending on physician services in the federal budget makes the reform economically feasible. Read more

AMA's Dr. Nielsen Discusses Medical Liability Reform in AP Article

AMA Press Release, March 17, 2009
AMA President Dr. Nancy Nielsen speaks out on the need for medical liability reform in an Associated Press article published on Tuesday March 17, 2009. Read more

AMA Medical Students, Residents and Fellows Gather for Lobby Day

AMA Press Release, March 13, 2009
AMA medical students, residents and fellows came to Washington from across the country for medical student Lobby Day where they urged legislators to permanently reform the Medicare payment system, lift the cap on Medicare-supported residency positions, and reduce the debt incurred from medical school.
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AMA Salutes Government Officials for Dedication to Health Care with Top Award

AMA Press Release, March 11, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the eight recipients of the 2009 Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service – the highest award for elected officials and government employees from the nation’s largest physician organization. Read more

AMA Physicians Work for Health Care Reform

AMA Press Release, March 10, 2009
Physicians from across the nation are in Washington, D.C. today to meet with lawmakers and make the case that health care reform is crucial to jumpstarting the economy. Read more

AMA Celebrates Patient Safety Awareness Week

AMA Press Release, March 10, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) is proud to support the national Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW).
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AMA's Dr. Nielsen Featured on C-Span

AMA Press Release, March 9, 2009
AMA President Dr. Nancy Nielsen was a featured guest on CSPAN's well-regarded morning show Washington Journal on Monday, March 9 to discuss health care reform and the AMA's work to achieve meaningful reform this year. Read more

AMA Supports President's Decision to Fund Stem Cell Research

AMA Press Release, March 9, 2009
Stem cell research holds great promise to treat diseases that science has so far been unable to cure, and this change in policy will allow researchers to accelerate their efforts by applying for federal research funds. Read more

AMA Journal Releases Two New Studies

AMA Press Release, March 9, 2009
The American Medical Association's (AMA) Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness Journal released two new studies. The studies found increased violence among Mississippi women after Hurricane Katrina and increased legal protection for emergency medical volunteers. Read more

AMA's Dr. Nielsen Featured on News Hour with Jim Lehrer

AMA Press Release, March 6, 2009
Dr. Nancy Nielsen, AMA President, was featured on the lead segment of News Hour with Jim Lehrer Thursday, March 5 at 6 p.m. EST. Dr. Nielsen discussed health system reform and yesterday's White House Health Summit. Read more

AMA eVoice®

AMA eVoice Weekly Newsletter, March 5, 2009
Physicians hail Arkansas court victory against Baptist Health; AMA participates in White House summit on health care; Doctors heading to Capitol Hill Read more

AMA to Participate in White House Summit on Health Care

AMA Press Release, March 4, 2009
"Improving the health care system for patients and physicians is a top priority of the American Medical Association, and I am honored to join President Obama as he works toward reform." Read more

AMA Congratulates Obama's New Health Care Picks: Gov. Sebelius and Nancy-Ann Deparle

AMA Press Release, March 2, 2009
In Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' roles as insurance commissioner and governor, she has demonstrated the leadership skills required to direct HHS and implement health system reform. Read more

Physicians Hail Arkansas Court Victory Against Baptist Health

AMA Press Release, Feb. 27, 2009
In a legal victory that preserves the patient-physician relationship and promotes competition, an Arkansas state court has ruled that Baptist Health, Arkansas' largest hospital system, acted improperly by inappropriately restricting hospital admitting privileges and interfering with the continuity of patient care. Read more

President's Budget Affirms Commitment to Health System Reform

AMA Press Release, Feb. 26, 2009
The focus on health care in President Obama's budget highlights the importance of health system reform. Read more

AMA Applauds Obama's Commitment to Health System Reform

AMA Press Release, Feb. 25, 2009
America's patients and physicians want meaningful progress on health system reform this year, and the American Medical Association applauds President Obama's commitment to achieving that goal. Read more

AMA Commends CIGNA for Agreeing to Drop Ingenix Database

AMA Press Release, Feb. 17, 2009
The American Medical Association commends CIGNA Corporation for committing today to the groundbreaking insurer settlements arranged by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. Read more

AMA's Award-Winning Newspaper Expands Online Content for Physicians

AMA Press Release, Feb. 17, 2009
To better accommodate physicians’ needs in the fast-changing world of health-care news, the American Medical Association’s (AMA) physician-focused newspaper, American Medical News, is expanding its online presence and capabilities. Read more

AMA: Ruling Shows More Evidence of No Connection Between Vaccines and Autism

AMA Press Release, Feb. 12, 2009
Three recent rulings by the Special Masters of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims provides even more overwhelming evidence that there is no association between vaccines and autism or related disorders. Read more

AMA Announces Physician Class-Actions Against Aetna and Cigna

AMA Press Release, Feb. 10, 2009
Lawsuits seek an end to insurer scheme that shifts medical costs to physicians and their patients. Read more

Senate Passes Economic Stimulus Bill With Health Care Provisions

AMA Press Release, Feb. 10, 2009
On February 10, 2009, the U.S. Senate passed an amended version of H.R. 1, the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,” by a vote of 61-37. Read more

AMA Applauds Senate for Investing in Health Care Through Stimulus

AMA Press Release, Feb. 10, 2009
The AMA applauds the U.S. Senate for making an investment in health information technology (Health IT) and addressing the health care needs of the poor and the recently unemployed through the economic stimulus package. Read more

AMA Cheers New Law to Get Kids Health Coverage

AMA Press Release, Feb. 4, 2009
Now millions more American children will be able to get the health care they need to have the best chance to learn, develop and succeed in life. Read more

Daschle Steps Down as HHS Nominee

AMA Press Release, Feb. 3, 2009
Breaking Health Care News: Former Senator Tom Daschle has stepped down as the nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services amid growing concerns over unpaid taxes. Read more

AMA Launches New Interactive Web Site

AMA Press Release, Feb. 2, 2009
Offering a fresh look and redesigned content, the American Medical Association (AMA) today launches a new Web site to help physicians, residents, and medical students easily obtain resources and tools relevant to their individual professional needs. Read more

AMA Wins Legal Victory for Physicians in Privacy Court Case

AMA Press Release, Feb. 2, 2009
Physicians have won a major victory for preserving their privacy in the recent ruling by the D.C. Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals. Read more

AMA Applauds U.S. Senate for Work to Cover Uninsured Kids

AMA Press Release, Jan. 30, 2009
"The AMA applauds the U.S. Senate for its work to cover millions of uninsured children through the reauthorization of SCHIP." Read more

AMA Applauds House for Making an Investment in Health Care Through Stimulus

AMA Press Release, Jan. 29, 2009
"The investment in the safety net through more support for Medicaid will maintain the program that cares for some of our most vulnerable populations, and we look forward to the day that everyone has access to affordable health insurance." Read more

AMA: Insurers Consolidate at Patients' Expense

AMA Press Release, Jan. 26, 2009
The vast majority of health insurance markets in the U.S. are dominated by one or two health insurers, according to a new study by the American Medical Association (AMA) that examined insurer competition in markets across the country. Read more

AMA Wins Victory With Record-Breaking Settlement in Case Against Insurer

Media Alert, Jan. 15, 2009
The AMA, along with the Medical Society of the State of New York and the Missouri State Medical Association, claims victory with the settlement agreement reached today in the lawsuit against United Health Group. Read more

AMA Calls on All Health Insurers to Reject Ingenix Database

AMA Press Release, Jan. 15, 2009
"In the wake of groundbreaking agreements arranged by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, the AMA calls upon all health insurers to immediately reject the fatally flawed Ingenix database." Read more