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New York (July 3, 2025) - The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) enthusiastically supports yesterday’s introduction of the Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act (H.R. 4262).

Spearheaded by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) the bill reauthorizes workforce training programs under Title VII of the Public Health Service Act. Among these initiatives are the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) and the Geriatrics Academic Career Awards (GACAs), both critical to the care all Americans need as our country continues to age.

As Americans live longer, our healthspans can vary significantly. Many of us will be diagnosed with chronic diseases as we age even as research supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) has extended our collective healthspan. Geriatrics health professionals are experts in preventing, delaying, and managing the chronic diseases that impact many Americans 65 and older. Yet, there are too few such practitioners in the U.S. to meet the needs of older Americans.

• AGS @AmerGeriatrics welcomes Paul Mulhausen, MD, MHS, FACP, AGSF as its new President at the 2025 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS25) in Chicago, Il https://ow.ly/HEka50VOuqG

New York (May 7, 2025) — Paul Mulhausen, MD, MHS, FACP, AGSF will step into the role of President of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) at the 2025 AGS Annual Scientific meeting which is taking place May 8-10, 2025 (pre-conference day May 7) in Chicago, Il. An AGS member since 2008, Paul has held many leadership roles within the Society, including: Program Chair of the 2017 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting, Chair of the Clinical Practice & Models of Care Committee and the AGS Choosing Wisely Campaign with the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation.

• @AmerGeriatrics welcomes its newest class of fellows — a select group of experts recognized for their deep commitment to the AGS and to advancing high-quality, person-centered care for us all as we age. https://ow.ly/8Ah550VLebU

New York (May 1, 2025) — Today the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced 19 AGS members who have been awarded AGS Fellowship over the past year. This distinction recognizes AGS members for their deep commitment to the AGS and to advancing high-quality, person-centered care for us all as we age.

• Dr. Jeff Williamson, Professor of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine to present Henderson State-of-the-Art lecture during @AmerGeriatrics’ #AGS25 Annual Meeting with a focus on collaborating with other specialties to include clinical trial outcomes important to older adults. https://ow.ly/EKaY50VJAAA

New York, NY (April 29, 2025) — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is thrilled to announce that Jeff Williamson, MD, MHS will be delivering this year’s Henderson State of the Art lecture, which will take place during the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago IL, slated for May 8 – 10 (pre-conference day: Wednesday, May 7). 

• @AmerGeriatrics Honors Expert & Emerging #Geriatrics Leaders at #AGS25 in Chicago, IL https://ow.ly/pG1j50VGZhO

New York (April 24, 2025) – The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) annually honors researchers, clinicians, educators, and emerging health professionals who have made outstanding contributions to high-quality, person-centered care for older adults. This year’s award recipients include 21 leaders representing the breadth of medical disciplines championing care for us all as we age.