African-American Population Care

Press ReleasesJun 14, 2021

AMA: Equity must be baked into expansion of telehealth

It is essential for physicians to serve as leading partners in efforts to improve access to telehealth services in marginalized and minoritized communities.

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Public HealthJun 14, 2021

Out-of-hospital pharmacologic intervention by nondoctors poses risks

Ketamine and other drugs are used to subdue agitated people outside the hospital. The AMA outlines improvements for first responders.

Press ReleasesJun 14, 2021

New AMA policy opposes “excited delirium” diagnosis

New policy addresses reports that show use of “excited delirium," pharmacological interventions such as ketamine as justification for excessive police force

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Population CareJun 2, 2021

Q&A: How Ochsner Health gives moms a digital connection to care

Ochsner helps moms measure vitals at home and share them with doctors. Some in Congress—alarmed by rising U.S. maternal death rate—want to take the idea national.

Health Equity

Health literacy resources on inequities & for non-English speakers

Find actions and tools that can be used to advance health equity and disrupt inequities in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Special Meeting

June 2021 Meeting education sessions

Review the education sessions and CME credit for education sessions of the June 2021 Sections Meetings.

Population CareMay 24, 2021

Examining the Black U.S. maternal mortality rate and how to cut it

Black women are up to four times likelier than white women to die from a pregnancy-related cause. Learn more with the AMA.

Advocacy UpdateMay 21, 2021

May 21, 2021: National Advocacy Update

COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act enacted and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Momentous year as AMA president leaves Dr. Bailey hopeful for future

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses COVID-19 vaccines and variants

Telehealth Immersion Program: Past events

Telehealth Immersion Program: 2021 events

Physicians call for clarity on IMG credentialing, licensure

Dale Okorodudu, MD, on the need for more Black men in medicine

Buying a house during residency? Be prepared for a seller’s market

USMLE Step 3 prep: Accurately managing allergic rhinitis

June 18, 2021: National Advocacy Update

June 18, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

Gympass for AMA members

AMA membership dues

House of Delegates, AMA Board and AMA Councils candidates' election

Highlights from the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting

Council on Medical Service Reports

Telemedicine/telehealth: Council on Medical Service reports

Section Involvement Grant program for recruitment and engagement

YPS June 2021 Meeting highlights

United States Adopted Names approved stems

Time to pursue patient-centered payment models designed by doctors