AMA Health Equity Task Force

AMA StatementsMar 4, 2021

AMA statement on JAMA podcast and tweet

Recent podcast and tweet published by JAMA inconsistent with the policies and views of AMA.

Press ReleasesNov 16, 2020

New AMA policy recognizes racism as a public health threat

New policy adopted by AMA’s Special Meeting of its House of Delegates (HOD) recognizes racism as a public health threat.

Woman patient with mask talking to physician wearing mask

Health EquityNov 16, 2020

AMA: Racism is a threat to public health

The House of Delegates says racism, in all its forms, harms patients. The AMA will identify best practices to help mitigate its effects.

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Health EquitySep 16, 2020

How the AMA is reshaping its path toward racial equity

AMA report highlights a pivotal year for organization’s work to advance equity. The inequitable impact of COVID-19 shows the need step up efforts.

AMA CEO and Executive Vice President James L. Madara, MD durimg 2019 Annual Meeting.

Annual MeetingJun 8, 2019

21st century medicine must tackle health inequity: AMA CEO

James L. Madara, MD, tells the AMA House of Delegates that efforts to reshape medicine won’t succeed unless they put equity front and center.

Left to right: AMA President-elect Patrice A. Harris, MD, and Modena Wilson, MD, AMA chief health and science officer emerita.

Patient Support & AdvocacyJan 25, 2019

Health equity commitment being embedded in DNA of AMA’s work

Health equity means “optimal health for all,” says the AMA, which is undertaking a sustained effort to achieve that goal.

Patient Support & AdvocacyJun 13, 2018

AMA puts its organizational muster behind health equity push

Physicians define “health equity” as optimal health for all. The move is aimed at eliminating disparities affecting racial and ethnic minorities and other populations.

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Why anti-transgender bills are a dangerous intrusion on medicine

AMA STEPS Forward™ webinar series

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How a tool to teach the EHR can transform medical education

AMA Reimagining Residency initiative

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How medical students can shape medicine—in pandemic and beyond

May 7, 2021: National Advocacy Update

May 7, 2021: State Advocacy Update

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June 2021 Special Meeting of HOD candidate interviews with speakers

June 2021 HOD Special Meeting & Sections Meetings

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About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

About the Academic Physicians Section (APS)

Women Physicians Section (WPS) Governing Council elections

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 3, 2021

Q&A: Helping young doctors exercise the power to make change