Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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Patients with CKD often feel invisible. This doctor is changing that.

After a personal loss, AMA member Greta C. Manning, MD, works to shed light on chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the patients touched by it.

Health Equity
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Cuts overshadow new services in 2024 Medicare payment schedule

Jill Biden touts codes for cancer-treatment navigation services as part of Cancer Moonshot initiative. But doctors still face 3.37% pay cut in 2024.

Medicare & Medicaid
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10 of this year’s best physician Q&As

One doctor in his 70s still works 65 hours a week. Another saved two lives in the course of a half marathon. Don’t miss these inspiring Q&A interviews.

Physician Health
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The top 10 ethical issues medical students should be taught

Get key background from the AMA on the emerging medical ethics topics that medical students should be learning about in medical school.

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Don’t just collect data on health inequity—act on it

Health-equity data must be used to guide solutions that help patients and communities, not just identify problems. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
AMA Update for Nov. 22, 2023: CDC's Antibiotic Awareness Week with Priya Nori, MD
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CDC's Antibiotic Awareness Week with Priya Nori, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about antibiotic resistance.

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Behavioral Health
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CDC's Antibiotic Awareness Week with Priya Nori, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about antibiotic resistance.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Indian Health Service must act to lower staff physician vacancies

The Indian Health Service has reported regional staff vacancy rates of up to 41%. Learn with the AMA about how to address these physician shortages.

Sustainability
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5 AMA members who see advancing health equity as their mission

These physicians from historically marginalized groups detail the barriers they have overcome and how they are working to address inequities.

Health Equity