Health Care Equity

Public HealthNov 24, 2021

Q&A: This pediatrician leads one of the world’s largest philanthropies

Priscilla Chan, MD, co-founded the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Learn about the philanthropy’s work to eradicate disease and advance health equity.

Health EquityNov 22, 2021

6 big ideas driving the AMA's health equity work

The AMA’s strategic plan for advancing racial justice and health equity includes six “theories of change” essential to the way forward. Learn more.

Advocacy UpdateNov 19, 2021

Nov. 19, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Infrastructure bill signed into law and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

EthicsNov 18, 2021

Homeless health care, ending homelessness are matters of justice

Learn more about physicians’ ethical obligations to patients who are experiencing homelessness.

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Population CareNov 16, 2021

Sweeping plan outlined to address maternal health care inequities

Time to extend Medicaid, CHIP coverage to 12 months after the end of pregnancy as part of broader effort to promote maternal health care equity.

Press ReleasesNov 16, 2021

AMA sets priorities for equitable maternal health care

New policy promotes racial and ethnic equalities and expanded access to affordable health insurance for new mothers.

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Medical School DiversityNov 16, 2021

AMA seeks more help for medical students, residents with disabilities

To improve workforce diversity and patient care, medical schools and GME institutions must remove barriers and refocus on student and trainee abilities, not limitations.

Press ReleasesNov 16, 2021

AMA adopts new policies on final day of Special Meeting

New positions address telehealth confidentiality, medical student training and prescription drug monitoring programs.

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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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Q&A: This pediatrician leads one of the world’s largest philanthropies

How to balance public health with homeless rights in a pandemic

J&J COVID-19 vaccine booster shot receives CPT code

Could EHR data help your practice reduce physician turnover?

At NYU, coaching helps medical students’ move to residency

AMA seeks more help for medical students, residents with disabilities

Answer 4 key questions to jumpstart your health care advocacy

How psychological safety can help resident physicians flourish

Nov. 19, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Nov. 19, 2021: State Advocacy Update

This holiday season, set them up for med school success

New group benefits help practices recruit, retain talented staff

AMA House of Delegates Health Equity Forum

November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD: Speakers' updates overview

Health insurance: Council on Medical Service reports

Health care coverage & choice: Council on Medical Service reports

YPS members and news highlights

YPS November 2021 Meeting agenda & resources

Saluting our brave health care workforce in a time of thanks

A year later, AMA Research Challenge finalists see impact

Health Care Equity

Q&A: This pediatrician leads one of the world’s largest philanthropies

6 big ideas driving the AMA's health equity work

Nov. 19, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Homeless health care, ending homelessness are matters of justice

Sweeping plan outlined to address maternal health care inequities

AMA sets priorities for equitable maternal health care

AMA seeks more help for medical students, residents with disabilities

AMA adopts new policies on final day of Special Meeting

Membership Moves Medicine™

AMA Equity Plan 2021-2023