Physician Health Jul 20, 2017 · 4 MIN READ Dr. Streed: The moment I knew medicine was my calling Carl G. Streed Jr., MD, explains how exciting it is to find ways to improve care and population health. Population Care Jun 6, 2017 · 5 MIN READ New fellowship program aims to reduce LGBT health disparities The post-residency training opportunity would give physicians valuable expertise to improve care for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender patients. Population Care Jun 12, 2017 · 3 MIN READ AMA takes several actions supporting transgender patients LGBT-friendly, nondiscriminatory policies land backing from the AMA House of Delegates. Population Care Jun 23, 2017 · 5 MIN READ Black, gay, female: Multiple identities affect health outcomes The intersection of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity and class can determine patients’ health and well-being, experts say. Population Care Nov 16, 2016 · 2 MIN READ AMA acts to support LGBT care, oppose insurance discrimination Delegates back policies to improve care for transgender patients and ensure broader insurance coverage of fertility treatments. Health Equity Nov 21, 2016 · 8 MIN READ As bias persists, challenges arise on diversity in medicine Too many physicians face hurtful assumptions about “what a doctor looks like.” What is needed to forge a new conversation on diversity in medicine? Population Care Nov 30, 2016 · 3 MIN READ Caring for transgender patients: Experts offer guidance Physicians can help transgender patients overcome biases, discrimination and misunderstanding in the health care system. Judicial Advocacy Mar 27, 2019 · 3 MIN READ Supreme Court looks to AMA for guidance in big health care cases The AMA’s input has helped shape rulings on everything from alcoholism and transgender rights to medical privacy and the Affordable Care Act. Population Care Apr 17, 2019 · 4 MIN READ Exclusionary bathroom policies harm transgender students Transgender students’ health, safety and well-being is jeopardized when they’re forced to use bathrooms that don’t match gender identity, physicians say. Leadership Apr 23, 2019 · 3 MIN READ Desiray C. Bailey, MD: Advocating for the LGBTQ community As a retired physician, AMA member Desiray C. Bailey, MD, helps shape policy and education, and improve access and competent health care for LGBTQ patients. Pagination Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Next page Arrow left Created with Sketch.
