Company Research Report on American Medical Association (AMA)
Company Overview
- Name: American Medical Association (AMA)
- Mission of the Company: The mission of the AMA is to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
- Founded: 1847
- Founders: No information is available
- Key People: Bruce A. Scott, MD (AMA President as of 2024), Also includes a Board of Trustees composed of 21 members.
- Headquarters: No information is available
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: No information is available
- What is the company known for: AMA is recognized as the largest national association of physicians and medical students in the U.S. It represents more than 190 medical societies and associations, working to enhance public health and support physicians and patients through advocacy, education, and professional development.
Products
- What products do they offer:
- JAMA Network™: A suite of medical journals offering research articles, reviews, and news in health care.
- FREIDA™: A database offering resources for residency and fellowship programs.
- CME from AMA Ed Hub™: Online continuing medical education resources.
- AMA Journal of Ethics®: Providing guidance on ethical issues in medicine.
- CPT® (Current Procedural Terminology): A medical code set for reporting medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- High-Level Description of the Products:
- JAMA Network: Provides a vast range of published medical research and educational content.
- FREIDA: Supports medical professionals in finding and comparing residency and fellowship programs.
- CME from AMA Ed Hub: Offers educational activities to support ongoing professional development.
- AMA Journal of Ethics: Features academic content addressing medical ethics.
- CPT: Facilitates standard communication about medical procedures among healthcare providers and payers.
- Key Features of Each of the Products:
- JAMA Network: Offers access to a wide range of specialty journals and research articles.
- FREIDA: Enables users to save, rank, and compare training programs.
- CME from AMA Ed Hub: Provides personalized learning opportunities tailored to specific medical fields.
- AMA Journal of Ethics: Includes case studies, policy discussions, and ethical analyses.
- CPT: Updated regularly to reflect the latest technological advances and up-to-date medical practices.
Recent Developments
- What are the recent developments in the company:
- Recent actions aiming to combat issues like drug shortages have been identified as an urgent public health crisis.
- Emphasis on Medicare payment reform and advocacy for expanding GME (Graduate Medical Education) slots to mitigate physician shortages.
- What are the new products launched:
- No information is available about newly launched products.
- What are the new features added to existing products:
- No information is available on new features.
- Any new partnerships etc:
- Established partnerships such as the "Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship" with Morehouse School of Medicine’s Satcher Health Leadership Institute.
This document draws upon the most current information available as of October 2024, and contains only the information that was available within the dataset provided.