The ama mission
To promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
Our core values
- Leadership
- Excellence
- Integrity and Ethical Behavior
Our vision
To be an essential part of the professional life of every physician. The American Medical Association helps doctors help patients by uniting physicians nationwide to work on the most important professional and public health issues.
AMA policy on issues in medicine and public health is decided through
its democratic
policy-making process , in the AMA
House of Delegates .
The AMA's activities with for-profit entities are directed by AMA guidelines for corporate relationships , and its Internet products follow AMA guidelines for health and information web sites . For information and inquires about advertising on the AMA’s web site , .
Together, we will play an active role in shaping the future of medicine.
The AMA proposal
The AMA is committed to expanding coverage and choices for all Americans. See how we intend to benefit patients everywhere and drive positive change in our health care system.
- Read or Download the proposal overview (PDF, 59KB)
- Read the in-depth proposal