The American Medical Association (AMA) is a national professional association of physicians and medical students dedicated to promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. Founded in 1847, it works to advance medical education, develop ethical standards for physicians, and advocate for policies that improve patient care and the health of communities.
The organization advocates for federal and state legislation related to public health, health care access and coverage, physician reimbursement and payment reform, medical liability reform, graduate medical education funding, scope of practice standards, prescription drug policy, telehealth expansion, health equity, and biomedical research funding.
Membership dues from physicians and medical students, revenue from publications and continuing medical education programs, and investments
AMA Foundation, American Medical Political Action Committee (AMPAC), state medical associations, and specialty medical societies
Non-profit professional association
