AMA president deflects criticism of organization’s restrained approach to the Trump administration

AMA President Defends Organization's Approach to Trump Administration

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.

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STAT STAT — 2025-10-16

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