Is Gun Violence A Health Disparity?
The National Medical Association (NMA) is the nation’s oldest and largest medical association representing the interest of over 50,000 African American physicians and the patients…
NMA
Why Black Premies Are In Danger
The National Medical Association (NMA) is the nation’s oldest and largest association of African American (AA) physicians and is a longstanding advocate of patient health,…
The Newton Tragedy: What Our Grief Teaches Us
The NMA, on behalf of its physicians, their families and colleagues expresses heartfelt sympathy to the victims and their families in Newtown, Connecticut. “On behalf…
Dr. Rahn Bailey Named 113th President Of National Medical Association
Rahn Kennedy Bailey, MD. FAPA, was installed as the 113th president of the National Medical Association (NMA) during the NMA 2012 Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly…
NBC’s Apprentice Winner Awarded Billion Dollar U.S. Dept. Of Health Contracts
Call it “The Midas Touch.” Dr. Randal Pinkett, season four winner of NBC’s The Apprentice and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BCT Partners, a national…
National Medical Association Condemns House of Representatives Attempt To Repeal Obamacare
The political posturing of the House of Representatives is not useful to patients, but rather is a prescription to harm over 30 million uninsured Americans…
NMA To Host National Colloquium on Black Health
(BlackDoctor.org) — The National Medical Association (NMA) in conjunction with the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NCBSL) will host the Thirteenth National Colloquium on…
The NMA Supports The Independent Payment Advisory Board Repeal
(BlackDoctor.org) — The National Medical Association (NMA) supports the repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) since the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) and related…
The NMA & OurHealth Partner To Create Historic Publication Honoring Black Physicians
(BlackDoctor.org) — The National Medical Association (NMA), the nation’s oldest and largest association for African American physicians and OurHealth Media Network, a respected leader in…
Family Medicine Gets Renewed Focus
(BlackDoctor.org) — The Council on Graduate Medical Education says primary care physicians account for 32 percent of all physicians nationwide. Of these, only 12.7 percent…
National Medical Association: Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative
(BlackDoctor.org) — In April 2009, officials from the White House, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
Excellent Service To Patients Requires Vision, Planning
(BlackDoctor.org) — Dr. Victor J. Marks at Geisinger Health System says physicians must provide service that patients identify as being excellent, especially in a competitive…
The NMA Announces Support Of Blood Pressure Assessments
(BlackDoctor.org) — The National Medical Association (NMA), The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) and The Association of Minority Nephrologists (AOMN) today announced their unified support…
A Snapshot Of Diabetes Today
(BlackDoctor.org) — Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both.…
In Observance Of World AIDS Day…
(BlackDoctor.org) — The National Medical Association (NMA) joins organizations and persons worldwide concerned about the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. World AIDS Day, observed…
The NMA: Who We Are
(BlackDoctor.org) — The National Medical Association (NMA) is the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing African American physicians and health professionals in the United States.…
