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5 Min Read

Building a network to advance equity in professional societies

The new Equitable Professional Societies Network gives doctors and other health professionals powerful tools to ramp up their work on health equity.

Health Equity
Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois
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6 Min Read

Can investments cut health gaps? Chicago’s a proving ground

There’s a 14-year life-expectancy gap between different Chicago neighborhoods. Find out how the AMA and others are investing to overturn this inequity.

Health Equity
Mary Claire Curet, MD
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7 Min Read

New Ochsner Health physician returns home to serve her community

Meet Mary Claire Curet, MD, the first doctor to enter practice from a program benefitting medical students who commit to work for Ochsner after residency.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
Two figures examining DNA surrounded by health icons
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4 Min Read

How historical harm can stall the promise of precision medicine

Earn CME while gaining insight into historical perspectives that demonstrate why patients may be skeptical of advances in genetics.

Population Health
A mother holds her newborn baby as she sits up in a hospital bed
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4 Min Read

Specific steps we must take now to reduce maternal mortality

We must include social determinants of health in mapping a comprehensive solution to reduce the country’s tragically high rate of maternal mortality.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Smiling person sits across from doctor
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5 Min Read

This medical group makes strides to advance equitable care

Leong Koh, MD, shares how Northwest Permanente is positively impacting the community by focusing on providing care when and how patients want it.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Medical Justice in Advocacy fellows

Find information about the current cohort of the AMA-SHLI Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship.

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
AMA Update for Aug. 30, 2024: Equitable patient care, leadership diversity, inclusive design and DEI in health care organizations
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13 Min Read

Equitable patient care, leadership diversity, inclusive design and DEI in health care organizations

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about promoting diversity and inclusion in health care.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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13 Min Read

Equitable patient care, leadership diversity, inclusive design and DEI in health care organizations [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about promoting diversity and inclusion in health care.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast