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2013 Annual Meeting

What’s next now that the AMA has declared obesity a disease?
How med schools will spend innovation grants
Insurer report card points to patient collection hassles

Study to gauge impact of recertification process on doctors
■ Some physicians say there should be alternatives to mandatory exams to stay board certified.

Leaders speak to efforts on behalf of patients and physicians
Doctors seek payment models to replace Medicare SGR
Call for tougher rules to stop misleading medical device ads

Pharmacists warned on intruding into prescribing decisions
Guidance offered on effective EHR use

Federal payment sought for Medicaid organ transplants
■ State budget shortfalls should not limit access to lifesaving transplants, delegates contend.

More oversight seen as needed for compounding pharmacies

Low morale a problem at every physician career stage

AMA meeting opens with recap of year of promoting changes in health care

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2012 Interim Meeting

Delegates adopt physician employment principles

Standards sought as clinical use of gene sequencing speeds up

Congress is urged to stop automatic cuts to health programs
Progress is reported on 5-year strategic plan
■ The AMA's CEO provides updates to delegates on the three areas of focus.

Principles would govern Medicare switch to defined-contribution system

Policies target doctor shortages, GME cuts
■ Delegates call for the expansion of J-1 visa waivers and protection of existing residency slots.

Guidance on health care teams approved
Call for flu-shot mandate in long-term-care setting

AMA adopts principles to govern possible Medicare switch to a defined-contribution system

AMA delegates debate defined-contribution Medicare financing

AMA leaders present current course, future direction of the Association