Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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6 reasons to join the AMA
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AMA Board of Trustees pledges action against racism and police brutality

At the Special Meeting of the American Medical Association House of Delegates, the AMA Board of Trustees pledged action to confront systemic racism and police brutality.

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AMA immediate past president testifies today on COVID-19 inequities

During the hearing, Harris' prepared testimony identified three factors behind the greater risk facing Black communities.

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How med schools, residency programs can diversify doctor workforce

Medical schools and residency programs are changing admissions and selection processes to make America’s doctors look more like their patients.

Medical School Diversity
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Prioritizing Equity video series: LGBTQ Voices

Watch the latest Prioritizing Equity YouTube video series: LGBTQ Voices.

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Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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How cultural factors and health disparities impact transmission

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the second of a two-part series, about the impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx community.

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Population Health
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4 ways COVID-19 is causing moral distress among physicians

Learn more about some of the reasons physicians and other health professionals may experience moral distress as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

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DACA upheld, protecting 30,000 health care workers from deportation

U.S. Supreme Court rules that the Trump administration’s attempted rescission of DACA program was arbitrary and capricious in violation of federal law.

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Prioritizing Equity video series: The Root Cause & Considerations for Health Care Professionals

In the latest installment of the AMA's Prioritizing Equity video series, practicing physicians and health care experts share how they are addressing root causes of inequity during the COVID-19 era and beyond.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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Todd Askew on AMA’s advocacy efforts for physician and patient protections

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the first of a two-part series, about AMA's latest advocacy efforts.

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