The American Medical Association (AMA) president, Bobby Mukkamala, defended the organization's restrained advocacy strategy towards the Trump administration.
During a conversation at the STAT Summit in Boston, Mukkamala acknowledged that some decisions made by the Trump administration, such as changes to the childhood vaccine schedule and potential overhaul of a key federal advisory panel on preventive services, could be harmful to patients.
Alterations to the childhood vaccine schedule and the potential overhaul of a key federal advisory panel on preventive services could be dangerous for patients.
However, Mukkamala emphasized the importance of maintaining a working relationship with the administration, citing areas of alignment with federal health officials, such as prior authorization.
Author's summary: AMA president defends restrained approach to Trump administration.