Oregon Medical Association

Oregon Medical Association http://theOMA.org

The state’s largest professional organization engaging in advocacy, policy, community-building, and networking opportunities for Oregon’s physicians, medical students, physician assistants, and physician assistant students.

This Thanksgiving — and always — we are deeply grateful for our members. Thank you for the care you provide, the challen...
11/26/2025

This Thanksgiving — and always — we are deeply grateful for our members. Thank you for the care you provide, the challenges you navigate, and the commitment you show every day.
Your support of the OMA affirms something fundamental: the practice of medicine in Oregon matters. We’re honored to stand with you.

Today, let’s champion a smoke-free future. The Great American Smokeout is a powerful reminder that quitting smoking is p...
11/21/2025

Today, let’s champion a smoke-free future. The Great American Smokeout is a powerful reminder that quitting smoking is possible — and you can be the catalyst for change in your patients’ lives. Let’s work together to reduce smoking rates and improve health outcomes. Our To***co Cessation Toolkit provides practical resources to help you guide your patients on their journey:
theoma.org/To***coResources


Our Oregon delegation to the AMA appreciated the opportunity to meet with Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Congre...
11/20/2025

Our Oregon delegation to the AMA appreciated the opportunity to meet with Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Congressional leaders Rep. Cliff Bentz; Rep. Suzanne Bonamici; Rep. Janelle Bynum; Rep. Maxine Dexter, MD; Rep. Val Hoyle; and Rep. Andrea Salinas — as well as House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries — to discuss key issues affecting physicians and the patients we serve.

Oregon was proudly represented at the AMA Interim House of Delegates this week by a strong delegation of physician leade...
11/20/2025

Oregon was proudly represented at the AMA Interim House of Delegates this week by a strong delegation of physician leaders — including past presidents Dr. Peter Bernardo, Dr. Bob Dannenhoffer, Dr. Kevin Ewanchyna, Dr. Amy Hinrichs, Dr. John Moorhead, Dr. Marianne Parshley and Dr. Kevin Reavis, along with current OMA President Dr. Brian Duty and President-Elect Reva Ricketts-Loriaux.

On World Diabetes Day, we recognize the global impact of diabetes and the crucial role clinicians play in prevention, ea...
11/15/2025

On World Diabetes Day, we recognize the global impact of diabetes and the crucial role clinicians play in prevention, early detection and management. With over 37 million Americans living with diabetes and 96 million with prediabetes, your efforts can change lives. Our Diabetes & Prediabetes Toolkit offers practical resources to help you support patients on their journey to better health:
theoma.org/diabetes

Today, we honor the bravery, dedication and sacrifice of our veterans. Thank you to all who have served and continue to ...
11/11/2025

Today, we honor the bravery, dedication and sacrifice of our veterans. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve our country. We are grateful for the freedoms you protect.

Even when the weather gets damp and dreary, keep moving! Try walking indoors at malls, large grocery stores, downtown ar...
11/10/2025

Even when the weather gets damp and dreary, keep moving! Try walking indoors at malls, large grocery stores, downtown areas with well-lit sidewalks, or ask a friend to bundle up and walk outside together.

For guidance on how to keep moving all winter, your patients can sign up for Walk With Ease at walk.oregonstate.edu.


Frederick Chen, MD, MPH, Chief Health and Science Officer at the American Medical Association, joined us on Wednesday ni...
11/09/2025

Frederick Chen, MD, MPH, Chief Health and Science Officer at the American Medical Association, joined us on Wednesday night for our virtual annual conference panel, Harnessing AI to Advance Value-Based Care. Dr. Chen reflected on how physicians and organizations can navigate the rapidly evolving technology:

“Some of the key considerations as we start to use new technologies like AI for value-based care are, certainly, the cost of what those might be to you and your practice, but also things like cultural and strategic fit, the ability of the data to integrate with your existing technology, and how does it align with long-term strategic goals.”

Thank you for sharing your expertise and insight, Dr. Chen! Visit the recently launched AMA Center for Digital Health and AI for additional resources:

https://www.ama-assn.org/about/ama-center-digital-health-and-ai



At the OMA virtual annual conference on Wednesday night, we were joined by Merage Ghane, Ph.D., the Director of Responsi...
11/08/2025

At the OMA virtual annual conference on Wednesday night, we were joined by Merage Ghane, Ph.D., the Director of Responsible AI in Health at the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI). Dr. Ghane emphasized establishing strong governance in the field of AI to allow for rapid innovation while minimizing bias and risk:

“When we think about responsible AI principles, we want to make sure that the solutions that we are procuring or developing are useful, usable and efficacious; that they are fair, transparent, secure, privacy enhanced and safe.”

Thank you, Dr. Ghane!



The OMA thanks Ashish Abraham, MD, MBA, the CEO and Co-Founder of Foresight Health Solutions, who joined our virtual Ann...
11/07/2025

The OMA thanks Ashish Abraham, MD, MBA, the CEO and Co-Founder of Foresight Health Solutions, who joined our virtual Annual Conference Wednesday night to discuss the role of AI in value-based care.

Dr. Abraham noted,

“There are two inevitable trends occurring. One is this transition to value-based care. The other is the explosion of AI. I believe that it is at the juxtaposition of these two inevitable trends that there may still be opportunity for value and compassionate care in a way that ensures financial stability.”

“When evaluating any new technology, a good question to ask is how would the technology further equity.”

Learn more about Dr. Abraham and his work here:
foresighthealthsolutions.com



Many thanks to the exceptional panelists who joined us last night to discuss the advantages, complexities and ethics of ...
11/06/2025

Many thanks to the exceptional panelists who joined us last night to discuss the advantages, complexities and ethics of using AI in value-based care:

Ashish Abraham, MD, MBA; CEO and Co-Founder, Foresight Health Solutions
Frederick Chen, MD, MPH; Chief Health and Science Officer, American Medical Association
Merage Ghane, Ph.D.; Director of Responsible AI in Health, Coalition for Health AI
Moderator: Brian Duty, MD, MBA; President, Oregon Medical Association

In Moderator Dr. Duty’s words:

“As we move from a system built around measuring the work we do to one that measures the health we create, AI offers the potential to help that transformation succeed by identifying high-risk patients, reducing disparities in care, and easing the administrative burden of quality metrics. It offers the promise of care that is not only more efficient, but more equitable — if guided wisely.”




Last chance to register for our virtual Annual Conference on November 5! Leading AI professionals will discuss the compl...
11/04/2025

Last chance to register for our virtual Annual Conference on November 5! Leading AI professionals will discuss the complexities, advantages and ethics of using AI in value-based care. Panelists include:

Ashish Abraham, MD, MBA; CEO and Co-Founder, Foresight Health Solutions
Frederick Chen, MD, MPH; Chief Health and Science Officer, American Medical Association
Merage Ghane, Ph.D.; Director of Responsible AI in Health, Coalition for Health AI
The conference will be moderated by OMA President Brian Duty, MD, MBA.

Register here:
https://theoma.org/conference


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