Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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Find out how to identify and eliminate health care inequities

Discrimination leads to poor quality care and outcomes for historically disadvantaged communities. Embedding equity into harm-event reports helps end it.

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Before implementing health systems science, do these 3 things

Get expert guidance from the AMA on what to do before implementing a health systems science curriculum in your medical school.

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Why health equity is a medical and economic priority with Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about why health equity is a priority.

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AMA Update for Sept. 7, 2023: Why health equity is a medical and economic priority with Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH
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Why health equity is a medical and economic priority with Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about why health equity is a priority.

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AMA Update
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AMA in the News: August 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2023.

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AMA, West Side United fight for health equity, one community at a time

AMA collaborates with West Side United (WSU) in addressing health inequity in 10 neighborhoods on Chicago’s west side.

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Prioritizing Equity video series: The SCOTUS Affirmative Action ruling

In this edition of Prioritizing Equity series, learn about the recent affirmative action ruling by SCOTUS.

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Focus on these 5 areas in your work to advance health equity

Quality-improvement tools are well-suited to help physicians and health systems identify and address health inequities. Learn more with the AMA.

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3 starter steps for understanding, addressing racism in medicine

Don’t let the emotions that can accompany learning about health care’s history of racism put you off this crucial work. Learn more with the AMA.

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