AMA president to deliver national address on COVID-19 recovery during 2 p.m. Jan. 12 Newsmaker

American Medical Association President Dr. Susan R. Bailey will deliver a live national address on Tuesday, Jan. 12, on the lessons learned from COVID-19 in 2020 and call upon the incoming Biden administration to provide additional guidance and support for states as they develop programs for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

This one-hour program, part of the National Press Club Virtual Headliners series, will stream live at 2 p.m. EST, and is accessible to both the media and members of the general public free-of-charge. Please click here to register.

In her speech, Dr. Bailey will also call for a stronger strategy for COVID-19 testing and production of protective equipment for physicians, nurses and all health care workers by tapping into the full powers of the Defense Production Act.

Dr. Bailey’s speech will be followed by a moderated question-and-answer session with Club President Michael Freedman. Viewers are invited to submit their questions for Dr. Bailey in advance or during the live program via email to [email protected]. Freedman will ask as many questions as time permits.