AMA Interim Meeting To Convene Friday Outside Nation’s Capital

The American Medical Association (AMA) will gather physician and medical student leaders from all corners of medicine in National Harbor, Maryland to shape the health care agenda of the nation’s largest physician organization.

Physicians will assemble for the Interim Meeting of the AMA’s House of Delegates, the policy-making forum at the center of American medicine consisting of 700 physicians, residents and medical students representing their peers in every state and medical field.

Delegates will work in a democratic process to create a national physician consensus in response to emerging health care issues in the United States. The resulting policies guide the AMA as it represents the physician voice in efforts to advance patient care and improve the nation's health care system.

During the five-day meeting, the AMA House of Delegates will deliberate and vote on policy proposals related to government, public health, science, ethics, and business. Notable proposals being considered for AMA support, include:

• Pressing Congress to fix the flawed Medicare payment system for physicians

• Addressing burnout and physician shortages for public health

• Holding health plans accountable for inadequate networks of physicians and hospitals

• Requiring health insurers to collect patient cost-sharing, rather than physicians

• Protecting against encroachment of administrators on physician decision-making 

For a comprehensive list of the policy proposals to be considered by the House of Delegates, please visit the AMA website.

WHAT: 2023 Interim Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates

WHEN: Friday, November 10 to Tuesday, November 14

WHERE: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.

SCHEDULE & AGENDA: The AMA Interim Meeting website has comprehensive information, including an agenda, travel information, and reports and resolutions containing policy proposals to be considered by the House of Delegates.

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PRESS REGISTRATION & CREDENTIALS: The AMA House of Delegates is open to credentialed members of the press. Pre-registration is required to attend the Interim Meeting. Press credentials will be granted to journalists who agree to adhere to the AMA’s Code of Conduct. To register for press credentials, please contact AMA Media & Editorial at: media@ama-assn.org or (312) 464-4430.

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DAILY EVENTS: The Interim Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates offers journalists a series of addresses and discussions on current topics significant to patients and physicians. All daily events are located at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Press credentials are required to attend daily events. 

Friday, November 10

Opening Session of the AMA House of Delegates

6:00 pm ET  – Maryland Ballroom
The AMA’s policy-making body convenes with addresses from AMA CEO James Madara, M.D., and AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, M.D., M.P.H.

Saturday, November 11

Second Opening Session of the AMA House of Delegates

12:30 to 1:00 pm ET – Maryland Ballroom
The AMA’s policy-making body finalizes the business items to be considered during the meeting.

Reference Committee Hearings

1:30 to 5;30 pm ET – Contact AMA Media & Editorial for hearing locations.
Open hearings are convened to allow delegates to testify on policy proposals related to medical ethics, medical service, legislation, medical education, public health, and AMA governance.

Reference Committee on Constitution & Bylaws (Medical Ethics)
Reference Committee A (Medical Service)
Reference Committee B (Legislation)
Reference Committee C (Medical Education)
Reference Committee F (AMA Governance and Finance)
Reference Committee J (Medical Service, Practice and Insurance)
Reference Committee K (Science and Public Health)

Sunday, November 12

Health Equity Open Forum

8:15 - 9:45 am ET - Maryland Ballroom
This presentation will outline successes and challenges in advancing health equity during the initial implementation period of the AMA Health Equity Strategic Plan, and how it has informed the AMA's work to embed racial justice and advance health equity.

Pandemic Preparedness and Response Town Hall

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET - Maryland Ballroom
Maj. Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, M.D., Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy, will present an overview of lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and discuss the increasing risk of future biologic threats and plans to mitigate that risk.

The Climate Crisis: Pathways to Decarbonizing the US Health Sector

2:15 - 3:45 pm ET - Potomac C
Hosted in collaboration with the National Academy of Medicine, this presentation will examine public and private programs that have been launched to improving the carbon footprint of the entire health care system and drive more sustainable practices that can have significant health, social, and economic benefits. Information will be shared on innovations, best practices, and lessons learned from health care leaders, front-line faculty, and learners who have established successful sustainable approaches in the health sector.

Building Sustainable Value-Based Payment: Data Sharing and other Practical Steps for Success

3:45 - 5:00 pm ET - Potomac C
The AMA has partnered with AHIP and the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) to explore how to overcome key barriers and grow broad-based participation in value-based payment (VBP) arrangements. This session includes a diverse panel of subject matter experts who will discuss opportunities and best practices based on their real-world experiences. Discussion will build on the initial phase of work focused on data sharing, in addition to other key building blocks such as payment methodologies and specialty-primary care coordination.

Monday, November 13

Business Session of the AMA House of Delegates

10:00 am to 6:00 pm ET - Maryland Ballroom
The AMA’s policy-making body convenes for the first voting session on proposed policies.

Tuesday, November 14

Business Session of the AMA House of Delegates

8:00 am to 1:00 pm ET – Maryland Ballroom
The AMA’s policy-making body convenes for the final voting session on proposed policies.