Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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Meena S. Murthy, MD
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How one doctor works to meet the needs of 6 million patients

Saint Peter’s University Hospital endocrinologist Meena S. Murthy, MD, is working to advance culturally specific care for South Asian patients in the U.S.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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For this Tulane doctor, advancing health equity has global focus

Learn how internist-pediatrician Anjali Niyogi, MD, MPH, has used her skills to help patients in New Orleans and around the world.

Health Equity
Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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How joy in practice drives Dr. Harmon in his senior years

AMA Immediate Past President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, is 71 and still works 65 hours a week. For him, the pleasure of being a physician never gets old.

Population Health
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We honor the medical school class of 2023 by protecting its future

Some huge names in medicine will join me for the AMA Tribute to the Medical School Class of 2023. We are fighting for the health system you deserve.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Amanda Azadian
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To advance digital health, doctors and developers gather in person

There’s no shortage of ideas among digital health developers. The AMA is convening opportunities to ensure they benefit from physician insight.

Digital
Avani K. Patel, MD
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This resident psychiatrist stakes her claim as physician leader

AMA member Avani K. Patel, MD, MHA, has faced many biases throughout her journey in medicine. But they have only pushed her to accomplish even more.  

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Health Equity
Thriving in Residency
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4 big lessons from COVID-19 for the next public health emergency

The pandemic exposed significant, longstanding gaps in the U.S. public health system. A coalition led by Kaiser Permanente seeks to help fill them.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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Don’t just hope for health innovation equity—make sure it happens

AMA leaders took their message that health technology needs to work for physicians and promote health equity to the HIMSS Global Health Conference.

Health Equity
Saint Peter’s health professionals
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How Saint Peter’s is solving patients’ food insecurity concerns

Screening for social determinants of health at New Jersey health system uncovers patient concerns about accessing nutritious foods. Learn more.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight