One-of-a-kind program offers chance to understand “AMA equation”

Saturday, March 01, 2014 11:39 AM

The Colorado Medical Society (CMS) has teamed up with the American Medical Association (AMA) for a new program that brings a CMS leader to physician group meetings around the state: the AMA Ambassador Program. Through this program, only being offered in Colorado, a member of the Colorado delegation to the AMA will present a brief presentation on the national association’s strategic focus areas, major advocacy and program initiatives, and our successful collaborations.

Physicians know that the best patient care usually comes as the result of teamwork. We all want to do our best for our patients, and sometimes doing the best means working with others – others who may have different skill sets and resources. It’s not much different in organized medicine: The AMA is a crucial partner to CMS and our aim is to increase awareness of the work that they do.

The presentation, “Colorado Medical Society and AMA: Shaping a Better Future for Patients, Medical Students and Physicians,” demonstrates how the two organizations work together to promote the art and science of medicine and improve public health. Physicians in attendance at your meeting will gain a better understanding of the “AMA equation” – the different components of the organization that provide superior representation for physicians, such as governance, advocacy, research and education, and practice tools.

Act quickly; this program will only be offered for a short time and spots are limited. To invite an ambassador to your meeting, contact Dianna Mellott-Yost at dianna_mellott-yost@cms.org or 720- 858-6321. We look forward to speaking to your members about how the AMA is working with CMS to address issues affecting physicians in our state and the ways they are working to help physicians nationally.