AMA picks new VP of periodic publications

The American Medical Association (AMA) has chosen Elizabeth (Betsy) Jones as its new senior vice president, periodic publications. In her new role, Jones will serve as publisher of JAMA/Archives, American Medical News, the Journal of Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness and other AMA periodic publications.

Jones has been interim publisher of JAMA/Archives since last November. Prior to joining the AMA, Jones was executive vice president and general manager of Wolters Kluwer Health/LWW Journals in Philadelphia.