American Medical Association (AMA)
The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest national organization uniting over 190 state and specialty medical societies to advance medicine and public health.
As a strong advocate for physicians, the AMA works to remove barriers to patient care, address public health challenges, and shape the future of medicine.
Founded in 1847, the AMA represents doctors in courts and legislatures, supports medical education, and leads efforts to combat chronic diseases.
The AMA’s leadership includes a board of trustees, House of Delegates, executive leadership, councils, and committees.
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AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Scott Pasichow, MD, MPH, assistant professor of emergency medicine at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Ill., who shares his personal story and discusses the importance of removing the stigma for physicians addressing mental health issues.
AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses ways to reduce hypertension and improve health outcomes in Black communities with Rachel Villanueva, MD, president of the National Medical Association (NMA), and a clinical assistant professor of obstetrics/gynecology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York. Also covering, #WorldHypertensionDay and “Release the Pressure,” a collaborative effort between the AMA, NMA and other health care organizations, with the shared goal of partnering with Black women to support their heart health.
Heart attack survivor, Cindy Huang, is joined by AMA Chief Academic Officer Sanjay Desai, MD, one of her first responders, along with Comilla Sasson, MD, PhD, from the American Heart Association. Ms. Huang shares details of her CPR rescue, which has inspired efforts to promote the importance of bystander CPR training. Hosted by American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger.
Recapping his testimony before Congress about the Dobbs decision—which overturned Roe vs. Wade—AMA President, Jack Resneck Jr., MD, discusses the AMA’s efforts to protect physicians and patients, as well as what America faces as abortion restrictions take effect. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
There are many different treatment options for pain management, including prescribing opioids when clinically appropriate. In this episode, we'll discuss considerations for determining the most appropriate treatment options for a patient with pain.