By Dr. Neelum T. Aggarwal, Dr. Roberta Gebhard, Dr. Tiffani Bell Washington, Dr. Kim Templeton

June 6-11, 2025
Chicago, Illinois

House of Delegates Report

The 2025 Annual Meeting of the AMA was conducted at the Hyatt in Chicago, Illinois from June 6-11, 2025. AMWA delegate (Neelum T. Aggarwal, MD) and alternate delegate (Roberta Gebhard, DO) attended programming and Reference Committees and/or gave support/provided testimony (prior to/during HOD) to the following resolutions that met the priority and timeliness thresholds.

  • CEJA Report 5 Protecting Physicians Who Engage in Contracts to Deliver Health Care Services
  • CEJA Report 10- The Preservation of the Primary Care Relationship
  • Resolution 009= Patient Centered Health Care as a Determinant of Health
  • Council on Medical Education Report 3- Unmatched Graduating Physicians (Resolution 306-A-24)
  • Council on Medical Education Report 8- Disaggregation of Demographic Data For Individuals of Federally Recognized Tribes (Res. 243- A-24)
  • Resolution 310- Protections for Trainees Experiencing Retaliation in Medical Education
  • CSAPH 02 – Addressing Social Determinants of Health Through Closed Loop Referral Systems
  • CSAPH 07- Addressing the Health Issues Unique to Minority Communities in Rural Areas
  • Resolution 412-Supporting Inclusive Long Term Care Facilities
  • Resolution 422- Protecting the Integrity of the US Healthcare system from Misinformation and Policy
  • Resolution 428-Public Health Implications of US Food Subsidies
  • Council on Science and Public health Report 1- Council on Science and Public Health Sunset Review of 2015 House Policies
  • Resolution 502- NIH Grant funding for Medical Research
  • Resolution 503- Safeguarding Neural Data Collected by Neurotechnologies
  • Resolution 519 Framework to Convey Evidence – Based Medicine in AI Tools Used in Clinical Decision Making
  • Resolution 507 Clinical and Public Safety Implications of AI Generated Content and Symbolic Compliance Infrastructure and Resolution
  • BOT Report 19 – Using Personal and Biological Data to Enhance Professional Wellbeing and Reduce Burnout

Dr. Aggarwal* and Dr. Gebhard^ attended the following Section Meetings – Programming (In person and Virtual CME):

  • OMSS Employed Physician Caucus*
  • Specialty and Service Society (SSS) Meeting*
  • A25 Heath Equity Open Forum – Leveraging the National Release the Pressure Campaign to Address Heart Disease*
  • Release the Pressure addressing heart disease AMA MAP- TM Hypertension*
  • A Nation Fueled by Ultra Processed Foods: Tools to Support Physicians and Patients When Navigating the Lure of Madison Avenue’s Modern Food Ecosystem*
  • Women Physicians Section (WPS) ^
  • A-25 Unionizing in Medicine – A Graduate Medical Education Perspective*
  • A-25 In Clinic and Beyond – The Role of Forensic Medical Examination In Asylum Advocacy*
  • A-25 Addressing Health Disparities in Women’s Health and Maternity Care*
  • A-25 Transitioning out of Active Medical Practice Your Next move*

While the AMA was meeting, news broke that all 17 members of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) were fired by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. The AMA passed an emergency resolution calling for a Senate investigation into the dismissal of the ACIP members as well as public advocacy and investment in evidence-based vaccine advisory structures.The AMA also aims to ensure that all health insurance plans rapidly include newly ACIP-recommended vaccines and to advocate for fair payment for healthcare professionals administering these vaccines.

Dr. Tiffani Bell Washington (Vice-Chair), Dr. Elisa Choi (Chair), and Dr. Nicole Plenty (Delegate) serve on the AMA Women Physicians Section Governing Council

Dr. Tiffani Bell Washington is AMWA’s Representative to AMA Physician Section.

The following AMA- WPS AMWA members provided testimony to the following resolutions: Tiffani Bell Washington MD, MPH, MBA (Vice-Chair), Elisa Choi MD (Chair), and Nicole Plenty MD (Delegate) attended programming and Reference Committees and/or gave support/provided testimony (prior to/during HOD) to the following resolutions that met the priority and timeliness thresholds. WPS held a Speed mentoring event and co-hosted a CME presentation with MAS. Addressing  Health Disparities in Women’s health and Maternity Care.

At the 2025 Interim Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates, the Women Physicians Section (WPS):

  • Testified on 49 items of business across eight reference committees
  • Presented 6 authored resolutions (designated in bold below)
  • Secured favorable action (adopted or adopted as amended) on the majority of our priority issues

Reference Committee on Ethics & Bylaws

Item (WPS Position, HOD Action)

  • BOT Report 18: Physician-Assisted Suicide (Active Amend, Recommendations adopted; remainder filed)
  • BOT Report 26: Using Personal & Biological Data to Enhance Professional Wellbeing and Reduce Burnout (Active Amend, Adopted as amended)
  • CEJA Report 09: Ethical Impetus for Research in Pregnant & Lactating Individuals    Active Support    Referred
  • Resolution 011: Opposition of Health Care Entities from Reporting Individual Patient Immigration Status (Active Support, Adopted as amended)
  • Resolution 013: Continued Support of WHO & USAID (Active Support, Adopted as amended)
  • Resolution 014: Protecting Access to Emergency Abortion Care Under EMTALA (Active Support, Adopted)

Reference Committee A (Medical Service)

Item (WPS Position, HOD Action)

  • Resolution 106: Advocating for All-Payer Coverage for Custom Breast Prostheses (Active Support, Adopted as amended (title revised))
  • Resolution 111: New Reimbursement System for Rural Hospital Survival (Active Support, Adopted)
  • Resolution 118: Improving Access to Peripartum Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (Active Support, Adopted as amended (title revised))
  • Resolution 119: Cancer Survivorship Program Coverage (Active Support, Adopted as amended)

Reference Committee B (Legislation)

Item (WPS Position, HOD Action)

  • Res 205 & 206: Continuance & Renewal of Section 115 (Medicaid Waivers) (Active Amend, Alternate Resolution adopted in lieu; title changed to “Support for Continuance of Section 1115 Medicaid Waivers and Demonstration Projects”)
  • Resolution 211: Support for State Provider & MCO Taxes (Active Support, Adopted)
  • Resolution 216: Support for Aging-Out Foster Youth with MH & Psychotropic Needs (Active Amend, Adopted as amended (title refined))
  • Resolution 217: Regulation & Oversight of the Troubled Teen Industry (Active Support, Adopted as amended)
  • Resolution 218: Distribution of Resident Slots Commensurate with Shortages (Active Support, AMA policies reaffirmed in lieu of resolution)
  • Resolution 219: Opposing Unwarranted NIH Restructuring (Active Support, Alternate Resolution adopted in lieu)
  • Resolution 221: Preservation of Medicaid (Active Support, Alternate Resolution adopted in lieu)
  • Resolution 232: Preservation of Medicaid (Active Support, Alternate Resolution 221 adopted in lieu)
  • Resolution 222: Need for Separate H-1B Pathway for IMG Doctors in the USA (Active Support, Adopted as amended (“Expedited H-1B Pathways…” title))
  • Resolution 223: Preservation of Medicaid (Active Support, Alternate Resolution 221 adopted in lieu)
  • Resolution 234: Protection for International Medical Graduates (Active Support, Adopted as amended; related policies reaffirmed)

Reference Committee C (Medical Education)

Item (WPS Position, HOD Action)

  • Resolution 304: Addressing Professionalism Standards in Medical Training Active Support (Adopted as amended)

Reference Committee D (Public Health)

Item (WPS Position, HOD Action)

  • CSAPH Report 03: Protections Against Surgical Smoke Exposure (Active Amend, Adopted as amended; remainder filed)
  • CSAPH Report 04: Condemning Universal Shackling of Incarcerated Persons in Hosiptals (Active Support, Adopted as amended; remainder filed)
  • Resolution 402: Protecting In-Person Visitations to Reduce Recidivism (Active Support, Adopted)
  • Resolution 403: Promoting Evidence-Based Responses to Measles & Misuse of Vitamin A (Active Support, Adopted as amended)
  • Resolution 410: Hate Speech Is a Public Health Concern (Active Support, Adopted)
  • Resolution 411: Protecting Access to mRNA Vaccines (Active Support, Adopted as amended)
  • Resolution 413: Preservation of Public Funding for Physicians & Hospitals for Providing LGBTQ+ Care (Active Support, Adopted)
  • Resolution 414: Expanding STI Care for Persons with Unstable or No Housing (Active Support, Adopted)
  • Resolution 415: Promoting Child Welfare & Communication Rights in Immigration Detention (Active Support, Adopted)
  • Resolution 431: Alcohol & Breast Cancer Risk (Active Support, Adopted as amended)
  • Resolution 432: Support for Long-Term Sequelae of Pregnancy (Active Support, Alternate Resolution adopted in lieu)
  • Resolution 433: Clinical Lactation Care (Active Support, Adopted as amended_

Reference Committee E (Science & Technology)

Item (WPS Position, HOD Action)

  • Resolution 502: NIH Grant Funding for Medical Research (Active Support, Adopted as amended)
  • Resolution 505: Mandating Properly Fitted Lead Aprons in Hospitals (Active Support, Referred)
  • Resolution 506: Opposing Use of Harm Reduction Items as Evidence of Commercial Sex Work (Active Support, Adopted as amended (“…Exchanging Sex for Money”))

Reference Committee F (AMA Governance & Finance)

Item (WPS Position, HOD Action)

  • Resolution 603: Renaming Minority Affairs Section to Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (Active Support, Adopted)

Reference Committee G (Medical Practice)

Item (WPS Position, HOD Action)

  • CMS Report 04: Requiring Payment for Physician Signatures (Active Support, Recommendations adopted; remainder filed)
  • CMS Report 07: Impact of Patient Non-Adherence on Quality Scores (Active Support, Recommendations adopted; remainder filed)
  • Resolution 703: Appropriate Use of Data from Surgical Practices (Active Support, Adopted as amended)
  • Resolution 704: Mitigate Impact of Excessive Prior Authorization Processes (Active Support, Clauses 1 & 3 adopted; clause 2 referred)
  • Resolution 706: Increasing Transparency Surrounding Medicare Advantage Plans (Active Support, Adopted as amended)
  • Resolution 708: Advocating Against Prior Authorization for In-Person Visits (Active Support, Adopted)
  • Resolution 716: Minimum Payer Communication Quality Standards (Active Support, Adopted as amended)

Authored Resolutions (6) & Outcomes

  1. Res 011: Opposition to Reporting Patient Immigration Status – Adopted as amended
  2. Res 118: Access to Peripartum Pelvic Floor PT – Adopted as amended
  3. Res 232: Preservation of Medicaid – Alternate Resolution adopted in lieu
  4. Res 304: Professionalism Standards in Training – Adopted as amended
  5. Res 431: Alcohol & Breast Cancer Risk – Adopted as amended
  6. Res 433: Clinical Lactation Care – Adopted as amended

Key Takeaways

  • High Success Rate: Over 80% of WPS-supported items were adopted in full or with favorable amendments.
  • Advancing Women’s Health: Authored resolutions strengthened support for peripartum care, breast cancer risk awareness, and lactation services.
  • Equity & Inclusion: Secured funding protections for LGBTQ+ care, shielded patient immigration status, and advanced IMG pathways.
  • Professional Well-Being: Burnout mitigation and constrained data‐driven decision mandates (BOT 26) were adopted, reflecting our commitment to physician wellness.
  • Systemic Reforms: Influenced Medicaid waivers, prior authorization reforms, and transparency in Medicare Advantage—key concerns for both patients and physicians.

Dr. Kim Templeton – Reference Committee D and AMA Mobility Caucus

Dr. Kim Templeton, who was a delegate from the AAOS to the AMA, was asked by the AMA  to chair Reference Committee D at the annual meeting.  This reference committee focuses on science and public health and addressed resolutions focused topics such as microplastics, artificial turf, alcohol policy, noise pollution, ultra-processed foods, surgical smoke, and the impacts of single vs multiuse surgical equipment.  The committee made significant recommendations to change the AMA policy on alcohol.  Dr. Templeon also assumed the role of chair of the AMA Mobility Caucus (MC). The MC focuses on issues that impact those with differing abilities.  Key members of this Caucus include the AAOS, AAPMR, ACR, other orthopaedic organizations, ophthalmology groups, urology, etc.

Dr. Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber – Minority Affairs Section (MAS)

As part of the Minority Affairs Section (MAS), Dr. Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber participated in the discussion on multiple resolutions. MAS has a name change to Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section. Dr Rohr-Kirchgraber is also a member of AMPAC, the political action committee of the AMA.

Dr. Nancy Church – Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS)

Dr. Nancy Church, provided testimony to the Board of Trustees regarding future plans for the Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS).

AMA Presidential Inauguration

The AMA Presidential Inauguration Gala featured many guests in cultural attire. Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, MD, became the 180th president of the AMA president and the first president of Indian heritage. He shared his vision for healthcare as well as his perspective as a patient, having recently been diagnosed and undergoing treatment for a cancer

The AMA HOD Interim Meeting will be held November 14-18 2025 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.

Dr. Neelum Aggarwal (L) and Dr. Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber (R)

Dr. Kim Templeton Chairing Reference Committee D

Dr. Roberta Gebhard (L) & Dr. Nancy Church (R)

 

L-R: Dr. Tiffani Bell Washington, Dr. Elisa Choi

Dr. Tiffani Bell Washington (L)

 

Dr. Roberta Gebhard (L) & Dr. Sharon Griswold (R)

AMA Mobility Caucus

 

Dr. Kim Templeton assuming Chair, AMA Mobility Caucus

AMWA Women Physician Section

AMWA WPS Governing Council

 

 

Dr. Tiffany Bell Washington (C)