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5 Min Read

Building a network to advance equity in professional societies

The new Equitable Professional Societies Network gives doctors and other health professionals powerful tools to ramp up their work on health equity.

Health Equity
Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois
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6 Min Read

Can investments cut health gaps? Chicago’s a proving ground

There’s a 14-year life-expectancy gap between different Chicago neighborhoods. Find out how the AMA and others are investing to overturn this inequity.

Health Equity
A mother holds her newborn baby as she sits up in a hospital bed
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Specific steps we must take now to reduce maternal mortality

We must include social determinants of health in mapping a comprehensive solution to reduce the country’s tragically high rate of maternal mortality.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Medical Justice in Advocacy fellows

Find information about the current cohort of the AMA-SHLI Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship.

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
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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.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
 Nancy L. Mueller, MD
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4 Min Read

How ableism takes a toll on patients and physicians

The AMA is working to address the barriers that exclude people with disabilities from practicing medicine and accessing care.

Health Equity
Smiling patient with physician's hand on his shoulder
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3 Min Read

Innovative health systems use data to advance health equity

Earn CME and find out how smart health systems use safety and quality-improvement reporting processes to address health inequities.

Health Equity
Jade Anderson, MD
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5 Min Read

Family planning in residency: 3 physicians share their experiences

Is it worth delaying having a baby? How might having a child affect your training schedule? Physicians who have confronted those questions offer advice.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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4 Min Read

Heading off ageism means supporting patients—and physicians too

The AMA adopts new policy on ageism, which can affect older adults’ care outcomes and hamper physicians at both ends of the career spectrum.

Population Health