Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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6 reasons to join the AMA
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Newest AMA section will seek to advance LGBTQ+ health

The AMA LGBTQ+ Section, which grew out of an advisory committee, now has its own representation within the AMA House of Delegates.

LGBTQ+ Section
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Reaffirming our commitment to health equity

Among the important lessons learned from the AMA’s first strategic plan on health equity is that we can mobilize and take action against a seemingly insurmountable challenge.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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The AMA’s 2024—2025 strategic plan to advance health equity

Read about the AMA's 2024-2025 health equity strategic plan which reaffirms its commitment to equity, building upon the foundation laid by its 2021-2023 plan.

Leadership
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The AMA’s 2021—2023 strategic plan to embed racial justice and advance health equity

Read about the AMA's 2021-2023 strategic plan to embed racial justice and advance health equity both within the AMA organization, and in the medical profession.

Leadership
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Training physicians to serve rural communities, close care gaps

For medical students interested in practicing in small towns, University of Iowa Health Care has a program to build pathways for rural physicians.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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CMS final rule: Medicare diabetes screening changes and the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program.

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Prevention & Wellness
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AMA Update for June 24, 2024: CMS final rule: Medicare diabetes screening changes and the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program
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CMS final rule: Medicare diabetes screening changes and the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update
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Demographic data can identify health inequities. Here’s how.

Using harm event data segmented by sociodemographic characteristics is a vital step toward addressing inequities in your health care organization.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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100,000 “Dreamers” get boost in access to health care coverage

New rule means Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients can get covered at HealthCare.gov, but they’re still ineligible for Medicaid, CHIP.

Access to Care