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Meena S. Murthy, MD
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8 Min Read

How one doctor works to meet the needs of 6 million patients

Saint Peter’s University Hospital endocrinologist Meena S. Murthy, MD, is working to advance culturally specific care for South Asian patients in the U.S.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight

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4 Min Read

Correct count matters for Asian American, Pacific Islander health

Grouping Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders together can hide their particular health challenges. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
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42 Min Read

Data disaggregation: Why counting is crucial—Part I

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, experts discuss the importance of data disaggregation among Asian American groups and how the current structures have led to health inequities.

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Population Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/why-medical-societies-are-unique-position-address-burnout
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3 Min Read

Bill targets anti-Asian hate crimes tied to COVID-19

Learn why the AMA supports bill that won 94–1 Senate vote and would empower stronger federal efforts to fight rising tide of anti-Asian violence.

Population Health
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19 Min Read

Role of allies in combatting anti-Asian racism during pandemic [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to combat anti-Asian racism during the pandemic.

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Population Health
AMA Update Podcast
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19 Min Read

Role of allies in combatting anti-Asian racism during 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 how to combat anti-Asian racism during the pandemic.

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Population Health
AMA Update
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2 Min Read

AMA statement on Georgia shootings, increasing anti-Asian violence

AMA angered, appalled by last night’s shootings which left eight people dead in Georgia – attacks that appeared to target the Asian-American community.

Press Releases
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New research shows increase in Americans with uncontrolled high blood pressure

AMA and AHA reaffirm shared commitment to equip physicians and all Americans, particularly communities of color, with resources to lower blood pressure rates.

Press Releases
Profile of person in face mask
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4 Min Read

COVID-19 underlines data need for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders

The lack of information on care trends for Asian Americans has long been a shortcoming in U.S. health care. Learn with the AMA and other health care leaders how to tackle this.

Population Health