Health Care Disparities

Advocating for Public Health

AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Learn more about ongoing efforts on improving maternal health.

Public HealthJun 29, 2021

Obesity in communities of color: A closer look at addressing existing disparities

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, experts discuss obesity in communities of color and their work addressing health disparities.

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LeadershipJun 29, 2021

AMA membership growth a sign that physicians demand change

Dues-paying membership in the AMA has risen 35% over the last decade. Learn why doctors are responding to our efforts to drive medicine’s future.

Public HealthJun 29, 2021

Susan Bailey, MD, discusses a Senate hearing on the pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the next steps to end the pandemic.

LeadershipJun 15, 2021

Gerald Harmon, MD, on his priorities as incoming AMA president

AMA's Moving Medicine video series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with incoming AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD.

Physician HealthJun 10, 2021

Q&A: “Chief people officer” strives to keep patients, colleagues well

Permanente Medical Groups are innovators in keeping patients healthy. T. Ruth Chang, MD, MPH, extends this effort to her colleagues and staff.

Population CareJun 1, 2021

How AMA is standing up for transgender patients during COVID-19

The pandemic has exacerbated long-standing challenges facing transgender patients, but fervent physician advocacy is producing results. Learn more.

Health Equity

Prioritizing Equity video series

The Prioritizing Equity video series examines how health care equity determines care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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AMA Equity Plan 2021-2023

Embedding equity into medicine requires planning and honesty. To meet this moment, the AMA has developed a plan to advance racial and social justice.

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COVID-19 may have stirred a silent killer. Find out what to do.

Early start needed to build Native American physician workforce

COVID-19 CPT vaccine and immunization codes

COVID-19 CPT coding and guidance

Academic coaching in medical education

Medical education webinars and virtual discussions

What it’s like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Edje

Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP) Resource Center

July 30, 2021: National Advocacy Update

July 30, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Headspace for AMA members

Loans & financial services

June 2021 Meeting of the HOD: Speakers' updates

Council & committee nominations

About the Council on Constitution & Bylaws (CCB)

AMA Constitution & Bylaws

Women in Medicine

Submitting a resolution to the Senior Physicians Section (SPS)

Test your knowledge with clinical challenges from JAMA Network

AMA Ambassadors events