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AMA adopts policy aimed at bolstering U.S. public health infrastructure

New policy calls for consistent, sustainable funding, a robust public health workforce and data modernization.

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AMA: More ACA improvements needed to cover remaining uninsured

New AMA policy aims to further maximize coverage rates and improve coverage affordability.

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AMA adopts policy to combat disinformation by health care professionals

New policy aims to address the spread of rampant disinformation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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November 2021 AMA Special Meeting: 10 issues to watch

Track the big health care policy proposals that physicians, residents and medical students will consider at their virtual meeting Nov. 12–16.
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What is structural racism?

AMA provides videos, news and more on how structural racism fosters discrimination in U.S. systems, including education, housing, legal and health care.

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Health Care Definitions
Michael Abramoff, MD, PhD
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4 essentials to develop a successful health care AI solution

Augmented intelligence (AI) solutions hold promise for streamlining health care. But, if done right, there are no shortcuts to implementation.

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November 2021 Special Meeting health equity education

Find information for health equity education opportunities that will be available at the November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD.
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Our words matter. It’s time to get them right.

A shift in thinking about language and dominant narratives can help us advance health equity and center care on the experiences of people and communities.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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Q&A: Calling out systemic racism’s impact in medicine

Faith Crittenden, MD, MPH, was part of the medical student-led effort to have the AMA recognize racism as a public health threat. Learn more.

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