Milwaukee, WI, June 13, 2025 — The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) is proud to announce its official representation in the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates. This milestone grants AAEM a formal voice in shaping national healthcare policy at one of the highest levels of organized medicine.
With this new status, AAEM can introduce, debate, and vote on resolutions that impact the medical profession and patient care across the country. It also reinforces the organization’s long-standing mission to promote physician-led care, fair workplace practices, and excellence in emergency medicine.
“This is a pivotal moment for our organization and for the field of emergency medicine,” said Robert Frolichstein, MD FAAEM, President of AAEM. “Our presence in the AMA House of Delegates enhances our ability to advocate for the rights of emergency physicians and the patients they serve, ensuring that their voices help shape the future of healthcare delivery.”
For AAEM members, this advancement creates direct opportunities to influence national healthcare policy on issues such as physician autonomy, patient safety, working conditions, and meaningful system reform. It reflects AAEM’s core commitment to democratic governance, ethical leadership, and transparency in medicine.
AAEM’s seat in the AMA House of Delegates affirms its role as a champion of the emergency physician and a strong voice in efforts to protect independent medical judgment, push back against undue corporate influence in clinical care, and promote sustainable healthcare environments that prioritize quality and access.
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