Atlanta doc to head up medical association

Atlanta psychiatrist Dr. Patrice Harris has been tabbed to head up the powerful American Medical Association— the largest association of physicians and medical students in the United States.  The advocacy group spends tens of millions of dollars per year on lobbying efforts on a wide array of medical issues.  Harris steps in as the first African-American woman president of the organization, and the face of nearly 250,000 members as it confronts issues including possibly repealing Obamacare, improving access to mental heath, and combating the opioid epidemic.  An influential Georgia resident taking the reins of such an important national organization is big news– and has Harris’ ship RISING…