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Replacing the faulty formula that led to inequity in kidney care

Many labs moved away from race-adjusted kidney function, and most plan to do so. For one AMA member, the racist measure left an indelible personal mark.

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AMA announces success with helping patients control high blood pressure

AMA MAP BP™ program helps major health system achieve significant improvement in blood pressure control among patients during COVID-19 pandemic.

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How segregation’s legacy continues to shape U.S. health care

Legally sanctioned racial segregation in hospitals ended with implementation of the Civil Rights Act, but it remains embedded in health care.

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David Henderson, MD, on equity, diversity & belonging in medical education

David Henderson, MD, is joining the AMA as vice president for equity, diversity and belonging in the Medical Education Department. Learn more in this special Q&A.

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Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium Showcase
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10 years later, how AMA’s strategy changed us—and health care

The AMA’s sharper focus continues to reverberate across health care in new and make an impact in exciting ways.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Health inequities can be addressed with systems-focused policies

The legacies of racist government policy are manifest in pervasive health inequity. Learn about a people-first approach to undoing historical harms.

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13 health systems that are innovating to move medicine forward

On prior authorization, telehealth, climate change, health equity and more—these health systems led the way during a trying year. Learn how.

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Prior Authorization
Health System Spotlight
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 26, 2022

In the news: Link between Parkinson’s and antiepileptic medications, ED trend for adolescents in mental health crisis and more.

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Atlantic Health dives deep on data to advance health equity

The New Jersey health system’s physician leaders seek the “story behind the data” to identify patient needs. Learn more.

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Health Equity
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