Amy Patel, Breast Radiologist at The University of Kansas Health System, shared ACR RAN’s post on X, adding:
“Thank you for the invitation to serve on this panel at the AMA Interim Meeting as well as those who took the time to attend the session.
I’m so proud to work with so many advocates across the country who are working hard to advocate for comprehensive breast imaging care and access.
We will continue to work tirelessly so that no patient is left behind.”
ACR RAN shared:
“RADPAC and RAN chair Amy Patel at AMA I-26 Mtg serving on the panel:
Beyond the Screen. Advocating for better and more inclusive coverage for breast health across the nation.”
The American Medical Association (AMA) Interim Meeting is an annual fall event where the AMA House of Delegates (HOD) convenes to establish policy, vote on resolutions, and address critical challenges facing the healthcare industry.
Key Aspects and Agenda Topics
- During this legislative gathering, physicians, residents, and medical students shape the future of medicine by focusing on several major areas:
- Medicare Reform and Practice Sustainability: Fighting proposed physician payment cuts, reducing administrative burdens like prior authorization, and addressing workforce burnout.
- Medical Student and Resident Sections: Dedicated assemblies (such as the Medical Student Section held on November 5 – 6) that foster student leadership, education reform, and advocacy.
- Technology and Clinical Innovation: Defining guardrails for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into clinical workflows while maintaining human oversight and data privacy.
- Public Health and Equity: Expanding healthcare access in rural communities, optimizing emergency services, and evaluating evidence-based public health interventions.
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