Resolutions for the AMA Senior Physicians Section due Sept. 9

With the 2016 AMA Interim Meeting taking place Nov. 12-15 in Orlando, the AMA Senior Physicians Section (SPS) Governing Council would like to encourage participation of its members. As a member of the AMA, you have the opportunity to influence policies within the organization. The section leadership welcomes proposals from members to identify the needs of senior physicians (i.e., doctors age 65 and above, both active and retired). Although proposed resolutions on any topic will be given consideration, the following are broad topics affecting senior physicians that are more likely to be accepted for transmittal to the AMA House of Delegates for adoption. Practice patterns and transitioning out of practice. Senior physicians should stay in practice as long as they have the desire and competency to do so, in order to care for an expanding patient population. How can senior physicians be an ongoing resource, thereby using their talents and experience?   Senior physicians’ roles in supplementing or filling gaps in community health needs. How can senior physicians impact health concerns or the delivery of health services for the medically underserved or those suffering from chronic diseases?   Overcoming barriers to adopting and implementing technology. What kind of improvements can be made to address recordkeeping, administrative processes or care coordination to help physicians as they age?   Roles in medical education. How can senior physicians play...
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