Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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How physicians should respond to rising antimicrobial resistance

The surge of treatment-resistant microbes is happening in real time in health care settings across the U.S. Knowing how to deal with it is essential.

Ethics
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Permanently expanding telehealth access will improve public health

Telehealth continues to provide immense benefits. Congress should act on a long-term fix to enable widespread access to this vital mode of care.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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“Are you a doctor?” Why a straight answer is harder to come by

In a new book, Rebekah Bernard, MD, details the rise of “imposter doctors”—nonphysician providers practicing without physician supervision. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Intrusions into medicine jeopardize patients and public health

Our nation cannot allow political, judicial or ideological interference that compromises patient access to safe, evidence-based medical care.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 ways Henry Ford Health drives digital equity for older adults

The Detroit-based health system is making sure that older adults with limited digital literacy or access also see telehealth’s benefits.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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May 3, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA welcomes two rules with historic implications for Medicaid and CHIP patient access and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Digital health program cuts pre-term births by 20%

Through Ochsner Health’s Connected MOM program, 10.7% of patients are re-enrollees, signaling high satisfaction. Learn more with an AMA case study.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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7 keys to improving U.S. maternal health now

Big systemic changes are needed to successfully address the nation’s maternal health crisis. Learn more with the AMA.

Population Health
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Medical societies play big role in righting kidney-care inequity

More than 6,000 Black patients have had unjust kidney-transplant waitlist times remedied. Learn how state and specialty societies helped that happen.

Health Equity