Bright future on horizon--and we know the path to get there

Physicians live in a world of contradictions, AMA President Steven J. Stack, MD, told physicians during his address at the 2016 AMA Annual Meeting. It’s a profession of rewards and privilege amid the toll of frustration and burnout, borne of administrative hassles and bureaucratic overreach. The challenge is to persevere and lead the way for others, he said. A common calling “In my travels this year I have shared my belief that it is our opportunity, our obligation and our great privilege as leaders to recognize the challenges but to not allow ourselves to be consumed by them,” Dr. Stack said. Despite the challenges, he said, countless physicians cherish their calling and would never choose another. “Engaging with these dedicated professionals—people who revel in what they do for patients and remind me why the work of the AMA is so important—has been the best part of my year,” he said. Persevering together—and getting results Looking back over the year, Dr. Stack outlined the valuable work of the association, including: Advocating an end to Meaningful Use as we know it, and working to untangle the convoluted payment systems that add to dissatisfaction among physicians Changing federal policies governing electronic health records (EHR) to better reflect the realities of medical practice Continuing to work in Washington to secure improvements in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act to ensure physicians can succeed in the new ...
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