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5 Min Read

New tool brings mental health parity problems to light

The AMA collaborates on a tool to identify inequities in access, coverage and payment for mental health and substance-use services. 

Behavioral Health
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5 Min Read

Build belonging and resilience to retain future doctors

Rush University System for Health fosters inclusion, mentorship and well-being to keep future physicians engaged—from med school through residency. 

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Med Student Health
Health System Spotlight
UPDATED
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7 Min Read

What is value-based care?

Value-based care is a health care model focused on enhancing patient outcomes and quality of care. Find AMA resources on value-based care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health Care Definitions
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4 Min Read

White House AI plan could help boost transparency, oversight

Strong physician representation is needed to ensure that health AI is transparent and has the right oversight so it works for patients and doctors.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Why asking about social determinants of health is so important

A patient’s occupation can be misleading. Asking the right questions led to referrals for help. Learn how your practice can make a difference too.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

5 courses that can boost your medical student research skills

Learn how to design studies, write abstracts and get your work published with on-demand AMA courses tailored for medical student researchers. 

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
Jill Kalman, MD, and Sandra Lindsay, DHSc, MSN, RN
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6 Min Read

How two women leaders are shaping the future of health care

Northwell Health’s Jill Kalman, MD, and Sandra Lindsay, DHSc, MSN, RN, lead with courage and purpose, breaking barriers, building trust, opening doors. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

Health equity in organized medicine survey reports

The Health Equity in Organized Medicine (HEIOM) survey collects data on efforts by state/territorial and specialty medical associations to advance health equity.

Health Equity
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2 Min Read

Rural EMS is on life support, imperiling health equity—and ethics

Reliance on emergency medical services in rural areas doesn’t just influence health care cost and access. It also affects the workforce.

Population Health