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5 Min Read

Reducing disparities in health care

Find recommendations on reducing disparities and read about AMA's goal to ensure that all communities receive equal access to quality health care.

Health Equity
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4 Min Read

Big cities need bold and specific plans to end health inequities

Learn with the AMA why local health departments should develop detailed plans with specific and measurable goals.

Health Equity
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3 Min Read

Claim your spot in the next wave of women physician leaders

The AMA will support three early to midcareer doctors to take part in 15-month training to advance health equity and well-being. Apply by Oct. 27.

Health Equity
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How medical students guide undergrads’ work for health equity

A group of medical student leaders is collaborating to create a cadre of college advocates in the effort to create a more equitable system of care.

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Health Equity
Succeeding in Medical School
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Oct 10, 2023 ·
3 Min Read

National Health Equity Grand Rounds: Creating Accountability Through Data

The National Health Equity Grand Rounds series episode, Creating Accountability Through Data, was held on Oct. 10, 2023.

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Events
National Health Equity Grand Rounds
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AMA: CHIP, Medicaid extension will boost children’s health

The AMA applauds the Biden Administration for extending health coverage to children covered by Medicaid and CHIP.

Press Releases
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How telehealth can save money, improve outcomes and advance equity

Learn with the AMA how innovative teleneurology and telestroke programs are keeping patients in community hospitals and improving care access.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

Give doctors the skills to have vital health equity conversations

One key is to ask, listen and systematically act on the stories of patients to address real-time harms and to meaningfully improve care. Learn more.

Health Equity
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BP measurement training needs a breakthrough. This might be it.

Many medical and other health-professional students don’t get the education they need to properly measure BP. Learn how the AMA is changing that.

Prevention & Wellness