Health care worker putting on face mask
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7 Min Read

How COVID-19 is affecting physicians of color across the country

The pandemic is exacerbating existing racial and ethnic health inequities. Learn with the AMA how COVID-19 affects practicing physicians of color.

Health Equity
Individuals standing in line wearing face masks
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4 Min Read

Why racial and ethnic data on COVID-19’s impact is badly needed

Fewer than a dozen states have shared racial and ethnic data on COVID-19. National numbers must be released so that equity can be prioritized to effectively manage this pandemic.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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12 Min Read

AMA underscores importance of science, data in COVID-19 fight

AMA president highlighted essential role of science and data in the fight against COVID-19 during today’s national address.

Press Releases
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11 Min Read

Experts explore health equity within the COVID-19 pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing top developments in health equity and more.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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5 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 20, 2020

In the news: ICU deaths higher for minorities, sunscreen absorbed into blood, Coronavirus, Surgeon General on smoking, new bills prevent treating transgender teens.

Publications & Newsletters
AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, at the 2019 AMA Interim Meeting
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4 Min Read

AMA president: Physicians have an obligation to be leaders

When there are situations that affect the health and well-being of our patients, we have an obligation to lead, says AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA.

Population Health
Photo of Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH with arms crossed.
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13 Min Read

Knocking down barriers to health equity

American medicine is beset by disparities. Operationalizing health equity is the task embraced by the leader of the AMA’s new Center for Health Equity.

Health Equity
Two people hugging in a group setting
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3 Min Read

Black patients less likely to get treatment for opioid-use disorder

Financial barriers widen racial inequities in access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid-use disorder, creating a large disparity in prescriptions.

Behavioral Health
Woman holding newborn baby
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3 Min Read

More new moms are dying in U.S. Here’s how to arrest the trend.

U.S. maternal death rates are rising. The AMA’s president tells Congress about concrete actions that can change course for the better.

Population Health