TY 2012 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
330 N WABASH AVE STE 39300

Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
CHICAGO, IL606115885

D Employer identification number

36-0727175

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 494,839,551

F Name and address of principal officer:
JAMES L MADARA MD
330 N WABASH AVE STE 39300
CHICAGO,IL606115885

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.AMA-ASSN.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
affiliates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all affiliates included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1847

M State of legal domicile: IL

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION BY PROMOTING THE ARTAND SCIENCE OF MEDICINE AND THE BETTERMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	21
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	21
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	1,026
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	0
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	19,237,493
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	-2,270,680

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	37,864,411	38,916,878
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	55,858,535	56,904,536
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	13,967,752	18,055,478
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	139,362,002	125,194,921
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	247,052,700	239,071,813
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	528,838	506,964
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	119,491,343	125,304,079
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	105,913,286	97,982,369
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	225,933,467	223,793,412
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	21,119,233	15,278,401
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	502,879,547	552,895,154
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	147,899,740	167,502,521
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	354,979,807	385,392,633

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ............YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION BY PROMOTING THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MEDICINE AND THE BETTERMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ...................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................ Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS - THE AMA PUBLISHED THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND NINE SPECIALTY JOURNALS. THESE JOURNALS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN 600,000 INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENTS WORLDWIDE. THE JOURNALS INCLUDED DEFINITIVE, PEER REVIEWED CLINICAL AND INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS SPANNING MAJOR MEDICAL DISCIPLINES TO SUPPORT INFORMED CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING AND TO ENABLE PHYSICIANS TO REMAIN CURRENT PROFESSIONALLY.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO SEEKING CHANGE IN THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEGAL/REGULATORY ENVIRONMENTS TO PROTECT THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS AND ENABLE PHYSICIANS IN THEIR CARE. PREDOMINANT AREAS OF FOCUS ARE MEDICARE PAYMENT REFORM, CARE FOR THE UNINSURED, AND MEDICAL LIABILITY REFORM. THE AMA ALSO COMMITS TO HELPING PHYSICIANS OVERCOME SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT INTERFERE WITH THE PATIENT-PHYSICIAN RELATIONSHIP OR IMPEDE THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE PHYSICIAN PRACTICE. A PREDOMINANT AREA OF FOCUS IS REFORM OF PRIVATE HEALTH PLAN PAYMENT AND RELATED PRACTICES. AMA CONTINUES TO DEVELOP AND APPLY AMA EXPERTISE TO ACHIEVE APPROPRIATE SCOPE OF PRACTICE REGULATIONS, ADDRESS THE SHORTFALL IN THE PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE RELATIVE TO PATIENT NEEDS AND MONITOR THE IMPACT OF CONSUMER-DRIVEN HEALTH PLANS ON DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	THE BOOK AND PRODUCT GROUP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND SALES OF MEDICAL INFORMATION BOOKS AND PRODUCTS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF MEMBERS, POTENTIAL MEMBERS, CONSUMERS, AND BUSINESSES. THE COMPLETE CATALOG INCLUDES MEDICAL PRACTICE INFORMATION AND ETHICS TEXTS, CPT AND OTHER MEDICAL CODING TEXTS, AS WELL AS MANY OTHER RELEVANT TOPICS FOR THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	A. PATIENT SAFETYB. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTHCAREC. LONG-TERM AND GERIATRIC CARED. HEALTHCARE DISPARITIESE. HEALTHY LIFESTYLESF. DISASTER PREPAREDNESSG. IMMUNIZATIONS AND INFLUENZAH. PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICSI. GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION POLICY & RESEARCHJ. UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION POLICY & RESEARCHK. CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION POLICY & RESEARCHL. HEALTHCARE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYM. SCIENCE, RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGYN. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE & PUBLIC HEALTHO. POLITICAL EDUCATIONP. LEGAL REPRESENTATIONQ. INTERNATIONAL MEDICINER. HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTS. MEDICAL PRACTICE BOOKS, PRODUCTS & SERVICEST. MEDICAL STUDENT SERVICESU. RESIDENT PHYSICIAN SERVICESV. YOUNG PHYSICIAN SERVICESW. HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF SERVICESX. MEDICAL SCHOOL SERVICESY. MEDICAL SOCIETY RELATIONSZ. COMMUNICATIONS

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A........................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

...

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

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If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

.......

11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11f

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Yes

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....

14a

Yes

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment

14b

Yes

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV Click to see attachment

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....

20a

If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................

24c

Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................

25b

Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment

35b

Yes

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI Click to see attachment

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

524

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

1,026

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....

Yes

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................

Yes

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

UK
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...

If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................

If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
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DENISE M HAGERTY330 N WABASH AVE STE 39300CHICAGOIL606115885 (312) 464-5000

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) JOSEPH P ANNIS MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	14.00 .......................	X	72,316	0	0
(2) SUSAN R BAILEY MD........................................................................ HOD VICE-SPEAKER	13.00 .......................	X	64,648	0	0
(3) DAVID O BARBE MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE/CHAIR-ELECT	21.00 .......................	X	141,700	0	0
(4) PETER W CARMEL MD........................................................................ PRESIDENT/PAST-PRESIDENT	43.00 .......................	X	276,500	0	0
(5) MALINI P DANIEL........................................................................ TRUSTEE	11.00 .......................	X	16,238	0	16,913
(6) ALEXANDER DING MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	16.00 .......................	X	70,900	0	0
(7) JULIE K GOONEWARDENE........................................................................ TRUSTEE	12.00 .......................	X	30,750	0	0
(8) ANDREW W GURMAN MD........................................................................ HOD SPEAKER	24.00 .......................	X	86,426	0	17,000
(9) PATRICE A HARRIS MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	17.00 .......................	X	78,700	0	0
(10) ARDIS D HOVEN MD........................................................................ PAST-CHAIR/PRES-ELECT	39.00 .......................	X	189,450	0	16,500
(11) CHRISTOPHER K KAY........................................................................ TRUSTEE	15.00 .......................	X	29,950	0	0
(12) WILLIAM E KOBLER MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	12.00 .......................	X	32,550	0	0
(13) JEREMY A LAZARUS MD........................................................................ PRES-ELECT/PRESIDENT	60.00 .......................	X	274,072	0	17,000
(14) BARBARA L MCANENY MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	19.00 .......................	X	59,876	0	17,000
(15) MARY ANNE MCCAFFREE MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	23.00 .......................	X	70,100	0	17,000
(16) ALBERT T OSBAHR MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	20.00 .......................	X	67,348	0	16,980
(17) STEPHEN R PERMUT MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	25.00 .......................	X	100,300	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)					(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) CARL A SIRIO MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	23.00 .......................	X					85,928	0	17,000
(19) STEVEN JSTACK MD........................................................................ CHAIR-ELECT/CHAIR	38.00 .......................	X					239,500	0	0
(20) GEORGIA A TUTTLE MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	17.00 .......................	X					57,500	0	17,000
(21) JORDAN M VANLARE........................................................................ TRUSTEE	20.00 .......................	X					39,550	0	0
(22) ROBERT M WAH MD........................................................................ CHAIR/PAST-CHAIR	35.00 .......................	X					167,028	0	17,000
(23) MONICA C WEHBY MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	14.00 .......................	X					48,400	0	16,500
(24) CECIL B WILSON MD PA........................................................................ PAST-PRESIDENT	37.00 .......................	X					138,392	0	0
(25) JAMES L MADARA MD........................................................................ EVP & CEO	60.00 .......................		X				1,009,004	0	113,926
(26) BERNARD L HENGESBAUGH........................................................................ CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	60.00 .......................		X				794,711	0	57,987
(27) RICHARD A DEEM........................................................................ SVP, ADVOCACY	60.00 .......................			X			564,461	0	39,181
(28) HOWARD C BAUCHNER MD........................................................................ SVP & EDITOR IN CHIEF	60.00 .......................				X		585,015	0	50,985
(29) MODENA H WILSON MD........................................................................ SVP, PROF STANDARDS	60.00 .......................				X		518,648	0	47,422
(30) ROBERT A MUSACCHIO........................................................................ SVP, BUS PRODUCT & SERV	60.00 .......................				X		504,456	0	78,846
(31) JON N EKDAHL........................................................................ GENERAL COUNSEL	60.00 .......................				X		499,986	0	54,603
(32) ELIZABETH A JONES........................................................................ SVP, PUBLISHING	60.00 .......................				X		488,517	0	163,319
(33) MICHAEL D MAVES MD MBA........................................................................ PAST CEO (THRU JUNE 2011)	0.00 .......................					X	387,657	0	0
(34) CYRIL M HETSKO MD........................................................................ PAST TRUSTEE	0.00 .......................					X	87,297	0	0
(35) EDWARD L LANGSTON MD........................................................................ PAST TRUSTEE	0.00 .......................					X	10,181	0	0
(36) J EDWARD HILL MD........................................................................ PAST TRUSTEE	0.00 .......................					X	153,199	0	0
(37) NANCY H NIELSEN MD........................................................................ PAST TRUSTEE	0.00 .......................					X	152,931	0	0
(38) REBECCA J PATCHIN MD........................................................................ PAST TRUSTEE	0.00 .......................					X	10,826	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	8,205,011	0	792,162

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

275

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

Yes

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
DONNELLEYPO BOX 905151CHARLOTTENC28290	PROVIDED PRODUCTION & SHIPPING SERVICES	5,020,442
QUAD GRAPHICS500 1ST AVENUEPITTSBURGHPA152644840	PROVIDED PRODUCTION & SHIPPING SERVICES	3,469,803
WS LIVE LLC131 WEST 10TH STREETDUBUQUEIA52001	PROVIDED TELEMARKETING SERVICES	1,904,791
ACQUITY GROUP LLCDEPARTMENT 20-1016 PO BOX 5940CAROL STREAMIL60197	PROVIDED IT CONSULTING SERVICES	1,524,301
VSA PARTNERS INCPO BOX 88397MILWAUKEEWI532880397	PROVIDED MARKETING CONSULTING SERVICES	1,389,500
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 105

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b		38,916,878
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			38,916,878
			Business Code
2a	SUBSCRIPTION		511120	32,905,508	32,905,508
b	CREDENTIALING SERVICES		541900	12,649,730	12,649,730
c	REPRINTS & PERMISSIONS		511190	3,838,295	3,838,295
d	EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS		611710	1,701,945	1,701,945
e	GRAD MEDICAL PROGRAM		611710	636,190	636,190
f	All other program service revenue .			5,172,868	5,172,868
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			56,904,536
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			9,858,632		14,112	9,844,520
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties...........			70,469,823			70,469,823
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	1,229,927
b	Less: rental expenses	1,229,927
c	Rental income or (loss)	0
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			0
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	257,236,272	147,641
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	248,995,183	191,884
c	Gain or (loss)	8,241,089	-44,243
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			8,196,846			8,196,846
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a		37,970,644
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		5,350,744
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			32,619,900	32,619,900
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	ADVERTISING		541800	19,184,891		19,184,891
b	SUBSIDIARY SERVICE FEE		561000	797,725	797,725
c	CAFETERIA SALES		722210	612,550	612,550
d	All other revenue ....			1,510,032	1,078,037	38,490	393,505
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			22,105,198
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			239,071,813	92,012,748	19,237,493	88,904,694

Form 990 (2012)

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21	506,964
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	5,203,285
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	92,243,008
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	7,830,152
9	Other employee benefits .......	13,424,622
10	Payroll taxes ...........	6,603,012
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	573,658
c	Accounting ...........	248,992
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	139,480
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........	11,599,695
12	Advertising and promotion ....	4,124,863
13	Office expenses .......	3,259,840
14	Information technology ......	7,807,551
15	Royalties ..	488,896
16	Occupancy ...........	16,418,623
17	Travel ............	6,363,619
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	4,490,246
20	Interest ...........	117,114
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	8,162,116
23	Insurance ..............	891,974
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	PUBLICATIONS COSTS	19,946,818
b	MEMBERSHIP SOLICITATION	4,465,572
c	OUTBOUND TELEMARKETING	1,591,172
d	EMPLOYMENT FEES	1,122,036
e	All other expenses	6,170,104
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	223,793,412
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing .............				1	526,187
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			8,541,803	2	10,261,027
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			20,679,771	4	19,138,904
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			2,686,598	8	2,845,995
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........			6,169,942	9	6,047,018
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	117,104,055
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	97,257,883	18,883,529	10c	19,846,172
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			432,674,281	11	478,449,322
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			13,243,623	15	15,780,529
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......			502,879,547	16	552,895,154
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			29,622,319	17	29,913,816
18	Grants payable .................				18
19	Deferred revenue ................			46,252,113	19	47,130,913
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........				22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..				23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................			72,025,308	25	90,457,792
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........			147,899,740	26	167,502,521
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			352,950,143	27	383,439,511
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........			2,029,664	28	1,953,122
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........				29	0
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........			354,979,807	33	385,392,633
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........			502,879,547	34	552,895,154

Form 990 (2012)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

239,071,813

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

223,793,412

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

15,278,401

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

354,979,807

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

17,082,167

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

-1,947,742

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

385,392,633

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

Yes

If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits

Yes

Form 990 (2012)

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet

Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

36-0727175

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.

Political expenditures .................................... SchCMd Bullet

$ 0

Volunteer hours ........................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ......... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ...... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............

Yes No

Was a correction made? .........................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet

$ 0

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ................................... SchCMd Bullet

$ 0

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b.. SchCMd Bullet

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2009	(b) 2010	(c) 2011	(d) 2012	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? .........................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....

Media advertisements? ....................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......

Other activities? ..........................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................

38,916,878

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .........................................

16,157,127

Carryover from last year ....................................

Total ............................................

16,157,127

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

23,364,857

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............

-7,207,730

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2012

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

36-0727175

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) .....
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ....................	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................
b	Buildings ................
c	Leasehold improvements ............	26,670,239	21,135,842	5,534,397
d	Equipment ................	4,316,563	4,061,310	255,253
e	Other .................	86,117,253	72,060,731	14,056,522
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......				19,846,172

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment type		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability		(b) Book value
Federal income taxes		417,535
DEFERRED RENT		1,513,296
PENSION LIABILITY		9,256,786
POST RETIREMENT HEALTHCARE LIABILITY		71,276,623
DEFERRED COMPENSATION		3,643,147
DEFERRED TENANT ALLOWANCES RECEIVED		3,276,627
RESERVE FOR SUBLEASED OFFICE SPACE		994,228
STATE INCOME TAX PAYABLE		79,550


Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		90,457,792
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................		4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:	PART X, LINE 2:	FIN 48 (ASC 740) LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS: IN JUNE 2006, THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) RELEASED FASB INTERPRETATION NO. 48, ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AN INTERPRETATION OF FASB STATEMENT NO. 109 (WHICH IS CURRENTLY PART OF AASC TOPIC 740). ASC TOPIC 740 REQUIRES THE EVALUATION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN IN THE COURSE OF PREPARING THE AMA'S TAX RETURNS TO DETERMINE WHETHER TAX POSITIONS ARE "MORE-THAN-LIKELY-NOT" OF BEING SUSTAINED BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY. TAX BENEFITS OR POSITIONS NOT DEEMED TO MEET THE "MORE-THAN-LIKELY-NOT" THRESHOLD WOULD BE RECORDED AS A TAX EXPENSE IN THE CURRENT YEAR. THE AMA ADOPTED ASC TOPIC 740 IN 2009 AND AS THE IMPACT OF ADOPTION WAS NOT MATERIAL, NO DISCLOSURE IS INCLUDED IN THE FOOTNOTES.

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. Right pointing arrow large image

Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

36-0727175

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or

assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award

the grants or assistance? ...................................

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(b) Number of offices in the region	(c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region	(d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region)	(e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of service(s) in region	(f) Total expenditures for and investments in region
	EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	0	2	PROGRAM SERVICES	SUBSCRIPTIONS	133,782
	CENTRAL AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN	0	2	PROGRAM SERVICES	SUBSCRIPTIONS	29,344
	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	0	1	PROGRAM SERVICES	SUBSCRIPTIONS	951














3a	Sub-total .....	0	5			164,077
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...	0	0			0
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	0	5			164,077

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Schedule F (Form 990) 2012

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Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

1 (a) Name of organization		(b) IRS code section and EIN (if applicable)	(c) Region	(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement	(g) Amount of of non-cash assistance	(h) Description of non-cash assistance	(i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .... MediumBullet

Enter total number of other organizations or entities ....................... MediumBullet

Schedule F (Form 990) 2012

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance		(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement	(f) Amount of non-cash assistance	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

Schedule F (Form 990) 2012

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

Schedule F (Form 990) 2012

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet

Attach to Form 990

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number
36-0727175

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC Code section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP) 601 E STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20049	95-1985500	501(C)(4)	20,000	CONTRIBUTION TO THE HEALTH CARE AND YOU COALITION.
(2) AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (FAIRCOUNT LLC) 633 N SAINT CLAIR STREET CHICAGO,IL606113211	36-2192800	501(C)(3)	14,950	SUPPORT FOR 100 YEARS OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.
(3) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL SOCIETY EXECUTIVES 555 E WELLS STREET SUITE 1100 MILWAUKEE,WI53202	36-2915937	501(C)(6)	50,000	GRANT TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
(4) ASSOCIATION OF STAFF PHYSICIAN RECRUITERS (ASPR) 1000 WESTGATE DRIVE SUITE 252 SAINT PAUL,MN55114	85-0406361	501(C)(3)	6,000	CONTRIBUTION FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
(5) CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 1201 J STREET SUITE 375 SACRAMENTO,CA958142906	06-0665164	501(C)(3)	40,000	GRANT TO LIMIT EXPANSION OF OPTOMETRISTS' USE OF LASERS, SCALPELS & ANESTHESIA.
(6) CONNECTICUT STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY 160 RONAN STREET NEW HAVEN,CT06511	06-0665164	501(C)(6)	7,500	GRANT FOR A STUDY TO ANALYZE AND REPORT DATA ON PEDIATRIC PSYCHOTROPIC PRESCRIBING PATTERNS.
(7) INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES 500 FIFTH STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC200012721	53-0196932	501(C)(3)	10,000	SPONSORSHIP OF ROUNDTABLE ON TRANSLATING GENOMIC-BASED RESEARCH FOR HEALTH.
(8) IOWA MEDICAL SOCIETY 1001 GRAND AVENUE WEST DES MOINES,IA50265	42-0335500	501(C)(6)	30,000	GRANT (SOPP), NURSING LITIGATION.
(9) MARCH OF DIMES 2700 SOUTH QUINCY STREET STE 220 ARLINGTON,VA22206	13-1846366	501(C)(3)	10,000	SUPPORTER OF 2012 MARCH OF DIMES GALA.
(10) NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 500 FIFTH STREET NW ROOM T 433 C WASHINGTON,DC200012721	53-0196932	501(C)(3)	30,000	SPONSOR OF GLOBAL FORUM ON INNOVATION IN HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION.
(11) NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES 7700 EAST FIRST PLACE DENVER,CO80230	74-2232576	501(C)(3)	6,338	SPONSORSHIP OF NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES.
(12) NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY 1800 M STREET NW SUITE 750 SOUTH WASHINGTON,DC20036	53-0237585	501(C)(3)	10,000	SPONSORSHIP FOR 2012 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WALK AND AMBASSADORS BALL.
(13) PROJECT HOPE 255 CARTER HALL LANE MILLWOOD,VA22646	53-0242962	501(C)(3)	7,500	SUPPORT VOLUNTEER HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS.
(14) RESEARCH AMERICA 1101 KING STREET SUITE 520 ALEXANDRIA,VA22314	52-1609875	501(C)(3)	40,000	SPONSORSHIP FOR THE NATIONAL HEALTH RESEARCH FORUM.
(15) SUMMITT PERFORMANCE GROUP LLC PO BOX 3515 MAMMOTH LAKES,CA93546	88-0447506	501(C)(3)	100,000	GRANT FOR I-HUMAN PLATFORM, CREATE VIRTUAL PATIENT TEACHING SIMULATOR.
(16) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL - G1100 TOWSLEY CENTER 1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE SPC 5201 ANN ARBOR,MI481095201	38-6006309	501(C)(3)	50,000	GRANT, ISTEP - INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR TRANSFORMING THE EDUCATION OF PHYSICIANS.
(17) US CAPITOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY 200 MARYLAND AVENUE NE WASHINGTON,DC20002	52-0796820	501(C)(3)	10,000	SUPPORT TO PRESERVE AND INTERPRET THE HISTORY OF THE CAPITOL AND THE CONGRESS.
(18) UTAH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 310 EAST 4500 SOUTH SUITE 500 SALT LAKE CITY,UT841074250	87-0204459	501(C)(3)	35,000	GRANT TO SUPPORT COSMETIC LASER PROCEDURES IN THE STATUTORY DEFINITION OF THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a)Type of grant or assistance	(b)Number of recipients	(c)Amount of cash grant	(d)Amount of non-cash assistance	(e)Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f)Description of non-cash assistance

Part IV

Supplemental Information.

Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:	PART I, LINE 2:	SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: THE AMA PROVIDES GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE RECOGNIZED PUBLIC CHARITIES AND RECOGNIZED TRADE ASSOCIATIONS PRIMARILY ASSOCIATED WITH THE MEDICAL FIELD. THE AMA MAINTAINS CONTACT WITH THE GRANTEES THROUGH THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS EXEMPT ACTIVITIES.

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet

Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

36-0727175

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Page 2

Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(1)PETER W CARMEL MDPRESIDENT/PAST-PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	276,500 0	0 0	0 0	0 0	0 0	276,500 0	0 0
(2)ARDIS D HOVEN MDPAST-CHAIR/PRES-ELECT	(i) (ii)	189,450 0	0 0	0 0	16,500 0	0 0	205,950 0	0 0
(3)JEREMY A LAZARUS MDPRES-ELECT/PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	259,500 0	0 0	14,572 0	17,000 0	0 0	291,072 0	0 0
(4)STEVEN JSTACK MDCHAIR-ELECT/CHAIR	(i) (ii)	234,500 0	0 0	5,000 0	0 0	0 0	239,500 0	0 0
(5)ROBERT M WAH MDCHAIR/PAST-CHAIR	(i) (ii)	165,900 0	0 0	1,128 0	17,000 0	0 0	184,028 0	0 0
(6)JAMES L MADARA MDEVP & CEO	(i) (ii)	816,980 0	180,000 0	12,024 0	65,000 0	48,926 0	1,122,930 0	0 0
(7)BERNARD L HENGESBAUGHCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	(i) (ii)	524,063 0	255,500 0	15,148 0	15,000 0	42,987 0	852,698 0	0 0
(8)RICHARD A DEEMSVP, ADVOCACY	(i) (ii)	411,872 0	145,000 0	7,589 0	15,000 0	24,181 0	603,642 0	0 0
(9)HOWARD C BAUCHNER MDSVP & EDITOR IN CHIEF	(i) (ii)	575,367 0	0 0	9,648 0	15,000 0	35,985 0	636,000 0	0 0
(10)MODENA H WILSON MDSVP, PROF STANDARDS	(i) (ii)	405,928 0	101,000 0	11,720 0	15,000 0	32,422 0	566,070 0	0 0
(11)ROBERT A MUSACCHIOSVP, BUS PRODUCT & SERV	(i) (ii)	361,318 0	131,000 0	12,138 0	15,000 0	63,846 0	583,302 0	0 0
(12)JON N EKDAHLGENERAL COUNSEL	(i) (ii)	410,264 0	58,000 0	31,722 0	15,000 0	39,603 0	554,589 0	0 0
(13)ELIZABETH A JONESSVP, PUBLISHING	(i) (ii)	210,029 0	115,000 0	163,488 0	142,076 0	21,243 0	651,836 0	0 0
(14)MICHAEL D MAVES MD MBAPAST CEO (THRU JUNE 2011)	(i) (ii)	0 0	0 0	387,657 0	0 0	0 0	387,657 0	387,657 0
(15)CYRIL M HETSKO MDPAST TRUSTEE	(i) (ii)	0 0	0 0	87,297 0	0 0	0 0	87,297 0	87,297 0
(16)EDWARD L LANGSTON MDPAST TRUSTEE	(i) (ii)	0 0	0 0	10,181 0	0 0	0 0	10,181 0	10,181 0
(17)J EDWARD HILL MDPAST TRUSTEE	(i) (ii)	0 0	0 0	153,199 0	0 0	0 0	153,199 0	153,199 0
(18)NANCY H NIELSEN MDPAST TRUSTEE	(i) (ii)	0 0	0 0	152,931 0	0 0	0 0	152,931 0	152,931 0
(19)REBECCA J PATCHIN MDPAST TRUSTEE	(i) (ii)	0 0	0 0	10,826 0	0 0	0 0	10,826 0	10,826 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
	PART I, LINE 1A	AMA REIMBURSES THREE SENIOR EXECUTIVES LISTED ON PART VII FOR MEMBERSHIP DUES IN LUNCHEON OR SOCIAL BUSINESS CLUBS. IN ADDITION, AMA PAID $400 TO $600 IN SOCIAL CLUB DUES EACH FOR THE BOARD CHAIR, CHAIR-ELECT, PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT AND PAST-PRESIDENT. THE DUES ARE TAXABLE TO THE INDIVIDUAL TO THE EXTENT USED FOR PERSONAL PURPOSES. EXPENSES RELATED TO BUSINESS UTILIZATION OF THESE CLUBS ARE SUBJECT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S TRAVEL AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSE POLICY. ALL EXECUTIVES ARE REIMBURSED FOR HEALTH CLUB DUES WHICH ARE REPORTED AS COMPENSATION TO THE INDIVIDUAL, TO THE EXTENT REIMBURSED. IN RARE INSTANCES FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, IT IS RECOGNIZED THAT SHORT NOTICE ASSIGNMENTS MAY REQUIRE FIRST CLASS TRAVEL BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF AVAILABILITY OF COACH SEATING. THIS MUST BE AUTHORIZED WHEN NECESSARY BY THE BOARD CHAIR, PRIOR TO TRAVEL.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION	PART III	PART I, LINE 4A: MICHAEL D. MAVES, M.D. WAS ENTITLED TO RECEIVE ONGOING COMPENSATION AS A RESULT OF NON-RENEWAL OF HIS CONTRACT AS EVP & CEO, WITH PAYMENTS MADE FROM JULY 2011 THROUGH JUNE 2012. IN 2012, HE RECEIVED $349,514 WHICH IS INCLUDED IN PART VII, COLUMN D, REPORTABLE COMPENSATION. DR. MAVES ALSO RECEIVED PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION DEFERRED IN PRIOR YEARS TOTALING $38,143. BOTH PAYMENTS RELATE TO AMOUNTS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ON PRIOR FORM 990'S. ELIZABETH JONES TERMINATED EMPLOYMENT WITH THE AMA IN 2012 AND RECEIVED ONGOING COMPENSATION TOTALING $157,575 DURING 2012 WHICH IS INCLUDED IN PART VII, COLUMN D, REPORTABLE COMPENSATION. ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS TO BE PAID IN 2013 TOTALING $133,402 ARE INCLUDED IN PART VII, COLUMN F, OTHER COMPENSATION. BOTH AMOUNTS ARE REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION	PART III	PART I, LINE 4B: AMA ESTABLISHED A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN IN 1994 FOR KEY EXECUTIVES AND LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN THE PLAN TO ONLY INDIVIDUALS IN EXECUTIVE POSITIONS IN 1994. THE PLAN WAS LINKED TO AMA'S PENSION PLAN AND WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PENSION BENEFITS TO REPLACE BENEFITS LOST DUE TO REDUCTIONS IN COVERED COMPENSATION UNDER THE IRS LIMITS. BENEFITS CEASED ACCRUING UNDER THE PLAN WHEN THE AMA GENERAL PENSION PLAN WAS FROZEN AS OF DECEMBER 31 2002. ONE EXECUTIVE CONTINUES TO BE A VESTED PARTICIPANT IN BENEFITS THAT ACCRUED PRIOR TO THAT DATE, ROBERT A. MUSACCHIO. AMA ESTABLISHED A KEY EMPLOYEE OPTION PLAN AND AN OPTION PLAN FOR TRUSTEES IN 1997. THESE PLANS WERE SUSPENDED IN 2002, PURSUANT TO A CHANGE IN IRS REGULATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE AMA HAS A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AS DEFINED IN SECTION 457(B) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE AMA. UNDER THIS PLAN, INDIVIDUALS MAY DEFER UP TO THE ANNUAL AMOUNT PERMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE AMA MAKES NO CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS PLAN. CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE PARTICIPANTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE COMPENSATION INFORMATION ABOVE; EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN COLUMN B(I) AND BOARD OF TRUSTEE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN COLUMN C. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ALL RECEIVED PAYMENTS FROM A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AFTER LEAVING THE AMA, WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN COLUMN B(III) AND COLUMN F: MICHAEL D. MAVES, M.D., M.B.A. $38,143 CYRIL M. HETSKO, M.D. $87,297 EDWARD L. LANGSTON, M.D. $10,181 J. EDWARD HILL, M.D. $153,199 NANCY H. NIELSEN, M.D. $152,931 REBECCA J. PATCHIN, M.D. $10,826 COLUMN C ALSO INCLUDES THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO THE 401(K) PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES. IN 2011, AMA AND JAMES L. MADARA ENTERED INTO A DEFERRED COMPENSATION AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO SECTION 457(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, CALLING FOR ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE AMA TO THE DEFERRED ACCOUNT. THE ACCOUNT VESTS OVER TIME AND PAYMENT OF UNDISTRIBUTED AMOUNTS WILL OCCUR ON THE VESTING DATES.

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Additional Data

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet

Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

36-0727175

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (AMA) IS COMPOSED OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS WHO ARE REPRESENTED IN THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES, A POLICY MAKING BODY, THROUGH STATE ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER CONSTITUENT ASSOCIATIONS, NATIONAL MEDICAL SPECIALTY SOCIETIES AND OTHER ENTITIES TO WHICH THEY BELONG. MEMBERS MUST POSSESS THE UNITED STATES DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (MD) OR DOCTOR OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE (DO), OR A RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONAL EQUIVALENT OR BE MEDICAL STUDENTS IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY A COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OR OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE ACCREDITED BY THE LIAISON COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL EDUCATION OR THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION LEADING TO THE MD OR DO DEGREE.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	ALL TWENTY-ONE MEMBERS OF THE AMA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE GOVERNING BODY, ARE ELECTED BY THE AMA HOUSE OF DELEGATES. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES INCLUDES DELEGATES FROM STATE, TERRITORIAL, NATIONAL SPECIALTY OR PROFESSIONAL INTEREST MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS THAT QUALIFY UNDER THE AMA BY-LAWS, PLUS THE FIVE FEDERAL SERVICES AND CERTAIN INTERNAL SECTIONS AND CONSORTIUMS.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	AMA'S 2012 FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY DELOITTE TAX LLP USING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY AMA. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY AMA'S FINANCE MANAGEMENT BEFORE BEING REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE AMA BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE AMA BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWED THE FORM 990 FOR 2012 AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING. ALL 21 BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE RETURN AND THE COMMITTEE REPORTED ON THE REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 TO THE FULL BOARD.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE AMA BOARD OF TRUSTEES THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THE YEAR REVIEW BOARD MEMBER AND KEY EMPLOYEE DISCLOSURES OF ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS FROM A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STANDPOINT. WRITTEN ANALYSES ARE PREPARED AND RECOMMENDATIONS MADE TO THE BOARD AS TO WHETHER CONFLICTS EXIST. ANNUALLY, THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL REVIEWS AND ANALYZES ALL BOARD AND KEY EMPLOYEE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES, AND PREPARES A WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF SAME.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	BASE SALARY AND INCENTIVE OPPORTUNITY OF THE CEO IS ESTABLISHED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE AMA BOARD OF TRUSTEES AFTER REVIEW OF EXTERNAL COMPENSATION DATA PROVIDED BY INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY COMPENSATION CONSULTING/SURVEY FIRMS. COMPARABILITY DATA IS UPDATED AS NECESSARY. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE CEO IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE FULL BOARD. BASE SALARY AND INCENTIVES FOR ALL SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS ARE ALSO REVIEWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES IS ALSO MATCHED TO MARKET USING INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION SURVEY DATA. THIS DATA IS UPDATED AS MARKET CONDITIONS DICTATE. AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT WAS EMPLOYED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO ASSIST THE COMMITTEE IN REVIEWING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE AMA MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ANNUAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC BY POSTING THE ABOVE ITEMS ON THE AMA'S WEBSITE.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:	FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARY 8,834,741. DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN CHARGES -10,782,483.
	FORM 990, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J:	TRUSTEE BARBARA L. MCANENY, M.D., ASSIGNED $57,500 OF HER 2012 COMPENSATION TO NEW MEXICO ONCOLOGY CONSULTANTS. TRUSTEE CHRISTOPHER K. KAY ASSIGNED $25,750 OF HIS 2012 COMPENSATION TO ATTRACTIONS DEVELOPMENT.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

Additional Data

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBullet

Attach to Form 990. MediumBullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

36-0727175

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2012

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets		Yes	No
(1) AMA SERVICES INC 330 N WABASH AVE STE 39300 CHICAGO,IL606115885 36-3229022	HOLDING COMPANY - BUSINESS AND PERSONAL SERVICES	IL	AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION	C	15,641,729	44,332,915	100.000 %	Yes
(2) AMA INSURANCE AGENCY INC 330 N WABASH AVE STE 39300 CHICAGO,IL606115885 36-3305962	INSURANCE BROKERAGE	IL	AMA SERVICES INC	C			100.000 %	Yes
(3) AMAGINE INC 330 N WABASH AVE STE 39300 CHICAGO,IL606115885 27-3034169	PHYSICIAN PRACTICE PRODUCTS	IL	AMA SERVICES INC	C			100.000 %	Yes
(4) AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSURANCE COMPANY 330 N WABASH AVE STE 39300 CHICAGO,IL606115885 36-2874262	BUSINESS SERVICES REINSURANCE COMPANY	IL	AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION	C	-172,577	3,757,546	100.000 %	Yes

Schedule R (Form 990) 2012

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of other organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) AMA INSURANCE AGENCY	Q	3,160,925	COST/FAIR MARKET VALUE
(2) AMA INSURANCE AGENCY	A	1,045,864	COST/FAIR MARKET VALUE
(3) AMA INSURANCE AGENCY	L	602,400	COST/FAIR MARKET VALUE
(4) AMA INSURANCE AGENCY	N	200,000	COST/FAIR MARKET VALUE
(5) AMAGINE INC	Q	669,370	COST/FAIR MARKET VALUE
(6) AMAGINE INC	A	184,063	COST/FAIR MARKET VALUE
(7) AMAGINE INC	L	29,323	COST/FAIR MARKET VALUE
(8) AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSURANCE CO	Q	910	COST/FAIR MARKET VALUE
(9) AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSURANCE CO	L	20,100	COST/FAIR MARKET VALUE
(10) AMA SERVICES INC	Q	108,396	COST/FAIR MARKET VALUE
(11) AMA SERVICES INC	F	6,200,000	COST/FAIR MARKET VALUE

Schedule R (Form 990) 2012

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2012

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation

Additional Data

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1	Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................	Yes	No
2	Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................	Yes	No
4	Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................	Yes	No
6	Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................	Yes	No