Ama Policy

Fair Process for Employed Physicians H-435.942

10/16/2019
Anti-retaliation

1. Our AMA supports whistleblower protections for health care professionals and parties who raise questions that include, but are not limited to, issues of quality, safety, and efficacy of health care and are adversely treated by any health care organization or entity.

2. Our AMA will advocate for protection in medical staff bylaws to minimize negative repercussions for physicians who report problems within their workplace.

Policy Timeline

Res. 007, I-16