Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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6 reasons to join the AMA
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Rural infection preventionists need community support

When there’s a viral outbreak in a rural area, physicians and others working to control it need timely help. Learn more with the AMA and the CDC.

Population Health
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Statement on improving health through DEI

The AMA supports DEI policies in health care as a means to help improve the health of our nation.

Press Releases
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Message from Congress to doctors: “Keep up the pressure”

California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, and other House members say physicians’ voices are powerful on Medicare pay, prior authorization and other key issues.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Time to make more noise about our biggest killer: heart disease

With the AMA’s help, physicians and health care organizations are boosting BP control for millions of patients. But there’s so much more to do.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Finding the “why” behind inequities and infectious disease

Learn more with the AMA and the CDC about the social drivers of health that can influence health inequities in infectious diseases.

Health Equity
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Advancing Equity through Quality and Safety Peer Network faculty

Learn about the Advancing Equity through Quality and Safety Peer Network faculty.

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
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Here’s how to cultivate equity in the CPT code set landscape

Learn more with the AMA about how the people behind the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set are embedding health equity into their work.

CPT®
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March 8, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Senators introduce the No Fees for EFTs Act and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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To address food insecurity, ask patients three questions

Learn how a Sanford Health pediatrics clinic effectively screens patients and gives families the help they need—without the stigma.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight