In this episode of Longevity Roadmap, Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, current President of the American Medical Association (AMA), discusses the evolving priorities in U.S. healthcare. He explains why the focus is shifting from disease treatment to extending healthspan—the years we live in good health—and how this paradigm shift can reshape the future of medicine.

Key Points:

Dr. Bobby Mukkamala calls for a national shift toward prioritizing healthspan over simply treating disease. He emphasizes prevention, social determinants of health, and innovative care models to improve population health. The AMA is now engaging in partnerships, advocacy, and education to drive this transformation across the U.S.

• From Sick Care to Healthspan Care: Dr. Mukkamala critiques the U.S. healthcare system’s focus on treating illness and advocates for a broader shift toward maintaining long-term health and function.
• Prevention Over Procedures: He emphasizes the need to reward preventive care—such as nutrition, screenings, and early interventions—rather than procedures and prescriptions that come after illness sets in.
• Health Literacy & Empowerment: Improving health literacy and enabling patients to participate in their care is central to increasing healthspan and reducing chronic disease.
• Addressing Social Determinants: Mukkamala highlights how factors like housing, education, and access to healthy food must be part of any strategy to improve national health outcomes.
• Technology and Innovation in Care Delivery: He supports using digital tools, AI, and telemedicine to make care more proactive, personalized, and accessible—especially for underserved communities.
• AMA’s Role in Leading Change: The AMA is actively working with lawmakers, clinicians, and innovators to realign incentives, reshape medical education, and build systems that prioritize prevention and longevity.