The digital age — 5 notes on AMA extending its reach to Silicon Valley

The American Medical Association expanded to the Silicon Valley in California to address the increasing impact of the digital arena on healthcare, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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Here are five things to note:

1. The AMA committed $15 million to the for-profit company, Health2047, in the Silicon Valley.

2. The AMA hopes to engage in the digital sector to transform the healthcare industry, therefore decreasing costs and increasing quality.

3. The organization also wants to encourage transparency, integrate new technology and emphasize the necessity of good outcomes.

4. Health2047 plans to work with AMA to interweave medicine, technology and business solutions to provide better care for patients.

5. Heatlh2047 will focus on intertwining corporations with the healthcare economy and collaborating with venture-capital backed drug organizations to prepare to enter the healthcare industry.

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