Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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Why AMA is investing in Chicago’s West Side to boost health equity

Factors outside the exam room drive disparate health care outcomes. Learn how the AMA will help finance a bid to promote well-being in an area with life expectancy far below the national average.

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AMA President Dr. Harris among top 25 minority leaders in medicine

Hospital and health system executives and others made this year’s Modern Healthcare list of the top 25 minority leaders in health care. Learn about the AMA members who are moving medicine.

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Physicians can help address global burden of cancer inequality

As a global public health imperative, physicians and other health professionals must work together to address cancer inequality. Find out more with the AMA.

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Effort aims to create cadre of physician LGBTQ health specialists

C-SPAN co-founder John D. Evans helped bring Congress to cable TV. Now he will lead AMA Foundation commission targeting LGBTQ health disparities.

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AMA in the News: January 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for January 2020.

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7 ways to expand diversity in precision medicine research

People of European ancestry make up about 10% of the world’s population, but 78% of genetic study participants. Learn how to reach diverse populations to change that picture and improve precision medicine.

Population Health
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AMA Foundation launches new plan to address LGBTQ health disparities

John D. Evans to chair AMA Foundation Commission for National LGBTQ Fellowship Program.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 20, 2020

In the news: ICU deaths higher for minorities, sunscreen absorbed into blood, Coronavirus, Surgeon General on smoking, new bills prevent treating transgender teens.

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What’s your resident persona and how could it shape your career?

According to one ambitious project, residents typically fall under one of five personae tied to career interests and skill sets. Learn more with the AMA.

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