Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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6 reasons to join the AMA
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Health care’s challenges require physicians’ leadership

Physician burnout is a multifaceted problem that requires a multipronged approach. Learn how the AMA and The Permanente Medical Group are solving it.

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Health System Spotlight
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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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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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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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Our Legacy in Practice: A Physician's Story

In the video series, Our Legacy in Practice: A Physician's Story, physicians talk about their challenges and successes as historically marginalized physicians.

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
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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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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.

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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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Fighting for Physicians
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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