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LGBTQ+ Population Care

The AMA is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community and ensuring they get the care they need.  Read more.

Population Health

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Patients OK with questions on sexual orientation and gender identity

Most patients think it is important for health care providers to know patients' sexual orientation and gender identity, according to a recent white paper.

Advocacy Update

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April 21, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Surge in medical liability premiums increases reaches fourth consecutive year and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Caretaker assisting senior patient

Health Equity

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Health system applies renowned “production system” to inequities

Honing the famed Toyota Production System to improve quality is integral at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Now the focus expands to health equity.

Advocacy Update

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Nov. 14, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Sexual orientation and gender identity anti-discrimination, conscience rule and rights to refuse care and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.
Cover of the AMA Health Equity Work Group: 2019 year-end update report

Health Equity

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AMA Health Equity Work Group: 2019 year-end update

The AMA Health Equity Work Group released its 2019 report on how the AMA works to improve health equity within the association and with its partners.
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Leadership

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Police brutality must stop

Violence between law enforcement and the public is a critical determinant of health. The AMA urges a multi-fold response to address longstanding societal racism.
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Medical Students

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How medical students help shape AMA policy—and medicine’s future

The AMA Medical Student Section marks its 50th year. Learn how future doctors make their impact felt in medicine today—and how you can too.
Health care worker applying adhesive bandage to a patient's arm

Infectious Diseases

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5 keys to dramatically increasing hepatitis C screening

When the USPSTF expanded its hepatitis C screening recommendations, the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group rose to the challenge. Learn more.

Prevention & Wellness

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HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis Routine Screening Emergency Department Toolkit: Screening protocols

Identifying who to screen for what infection(s) and when is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine screening and STI screenings program. Access the toolkit PDF and other resources.
Cigarette broken in half

Behavioral Health

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The latest on smoking cessation: 8 things physicians should know

Quitting is more important than ever because smoking reduces lung capacity and increases the risk for many respiratory infections. Learn what physicians can do.