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Systemwide bias and institutionalized racism continue to contribute to inequities across the U.S. health care system. The AMA is fighting for greater health equity by identifying and eliminating inequities through advocacy, community leadership and education. The AMA is committed to creating a cu ...Read More

Systemwide bias and institutionalized racism continue to contribute to inequities across the U.S. health care system. The AMA is fighting for greater health equity by identifying and eliminating inequities through advocacy, community leadership and education. The AMA is committed to creating a cu

Systemwide bias and institutionalized racism continue to contribute to inequities across the U.S. health care system. The AMA is fighting for greater health equity by identifying and eliminating inequities through advocacy, community leadership and education.

The AMA is committed to creating a culturally aware and diverse physician workforce. Learn more about the AMA's efforts to drive diversity & inclusion with the latest articles and studies.

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May 17, 2023 ·

Senior Physicians Recognition Month

In honor of Older Americans Month (May 1-31, 2023), the AMA celebrates senior physician members (ages 65 years and above).

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Health Equity

May 16, 2023 ·

For this Tulane doctor, advancing health equity has global focus

Learn how internist-pediatrician Anjali Niyogi, MD, MPH, has used her skills to help patients in New Orleans and around the world.

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Private Practices

May 15, 2023 ·

Taking on financial challenges in physician private practice

Prior authorization and payor audits are just two of those challenges. Get timely advice from the AMA’s experts on physician private practice.

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International Medical Education

May 15, 2023 ·

Why medical students are pushing to improve the Conrad 30 program

Non-U.S. citizen physicians can help address workforce needs. But clearing a path for them to practice requires legislative legwork.

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Population Care

May 12, 2023 ·

How joy in practice drives Dr. Harmon in his senior years

AMA Immediate Past President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, is 71 and still works 65 hours a week. For him, the pleasure of being a physician never gets old.

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