January 05, 2007

The American Medical Association (AMA) with the support of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and more than 60 other medical specialty societies will begin conducting a multi-specialty survey of America’s physician practices beginning in 2007. The purpose of the survey is to collect up-to-date information on physician practice characteristics in order to develop and redefine AMA and ACC policy. Data related to professional practice expenses will also be collected. The AMA and ACC will survey thousands of physicians over the year from virtually all physician specialties to ensure accurate and fair representation for all physicians and their patients.

During the year 2007, you may be contacted by the Gallup Organization to participate in this study. We encourage your participation in this survey, as the data obtained will be a critical source of information for the AMA and ACC. Should you be called upon to contribute, your participation ensures that the information collected will represent you and your patients’ concerns to national policy-makers. Please watch for this survey in 2007 and do your part in completing it in a thorough and accurate manner.