New AMA President Dr. J. James Rohack's Inauguration Address

Guest: J. James Rohack, MD

The American Medical Association (AMA) has inaugurated Dr. J. James Rohack, a cardiologist from Bryan, Texas, as the Association's 164th president. In his inaugural address as AMA president, Dr. Rohack covered a range of issues central to the ongoing debate over healthcare reform in the United States, chiefly that we improve access to high-quality, affordable health care for all of our patients.

"I can promise that our AMA is committed to offering guidance, our expertise, the benefits of our relationship with patients, and the powerful voice of our profession, to help the powers that be make the right decisions," said Dr. Rohack. "This is an effort that will define our organization, define our nation and define each and every one of us."

ReachMD brings you the entirety of Dr. Rohack's speech, along with complete coverage of the 2009 AMA House of Delegates Meeting. Listen now!

Dr. Rohack discusses President Obama's plan for healthcare reform

President Obama's keynote address to the AMA House of Delegates

Delegates respond to President Obama's address

Leaders in long term care medicine react to the 2009 Delegates Meeting

Perspectives from members of the AMA Board of Trustees

Voting round-up and …