Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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6 reasons to join the AMA
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Pandemic response: AMA moved quickly to advocate, provide answers

When physicians’ needed answers to questions on adapting to practicing in a pandemic, the AMA developed resources to meet the demand.
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AMA Foundation helps west side patients managing high blood pressure

Through the AMAF funds, underserved patients on Chicago's west side will gain access to BP measurement devices, wrap-around support.

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Can simulations help residents uncover social needs affecting health?

Health inequity manifests throughout the health care system but nowhere more than in safety net settings. Learn with the AMA how to head it off.

Health Equity
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With hypertension rates up, 3 ways to draw focus on BP control

In the U.S. surgeon general’s call to action, the first goal is to make hypertension control a national priority. Find out how this can be accomplished.

Prevention & Wellness
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Pediatric telehealth: Push is on to make it equitable for all kids

COVID-19 sped up digital health. Now pediatricians are evaluating experiences patients and their families had and looking to make them even better.

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6 areas health systems must focus on long after pandemic ends

CEOs from many of America’s best health care organizations explain how COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping their efforts to improve physician well-being.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Prioritizing Equity video series: Examining Race-Based Medicine

In this Prioritizing Equity panel, health care leaders explore approaches to dismantling race-based medicine across clinical practice, education and research.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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Now’s no time to back off training that helps address racism

Executive order on trainings that promote racial reconciliation would stifle attempts at open, honest discussions in public and private sectors.

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COVID-19 health equity initiatives: UC San Diego Refugee Health Unit

The UC San Diego Refugee Health Unit addresses disparities in health within the refugee communities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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