Mobile COVID-19 testing tent
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4 Min Read

Time to reinforce ties between patients, doctors and public health

Family physician Frederick M. Chen, MD, MPH, is the AMA’s new chief heath and science officer. Learn what gives him hope for medicine’s tomorrow.

Infectious Diseases
AMA leaders at the WMA General Assembly
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5 Min Read

Physicians worldwide issue clarion call on racism’s impact in medicine

The World Medical Association’s Declaration of Berlin on Racism in Medicine makes clear how false ideas on race adversely affect patients’ health.

Health Equity
Puzzle pieces with faces
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5 Min Read

Recognizing diversity’s benefits in classrooms—and exam rooms

The Supreme Court must not outlaw longstanding admissions policies that are helping shape a future physician workforce that more closely resembles the nation’s patients.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
James L. Madara, MD
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3 Min Read

How equity-minded investments can reshape Chicago’s West Side

The AMA pledged an additional $3 million to West Side United. Learn about the collaborative’s impressive accomplishments so far.

Health Equity
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5 Min Read

Focus on social needs helps heart patients avoid readmissions

Delaware’s Bayhealth system partners with community to address social determinants of health and sees dramatic drop in heart-failure readmissions.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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11 Min Read

Public health: The challenges and opportunities physicians face with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities physicians face in public health.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update Podcast
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11 Min Read

Public health: The challenges and opportunities physicians face with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities physicians face in public health.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update
Hand holding hairbrush at head
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6 Min Read

Providing inclusive hair care products at the bedside

The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics system is meeting the hair care needs of its diverse patient population, becoming a model for the U.S.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

AMA furthers commitment to Chicago’s west side with $3M investment

AMA calls on civic, business leaders to join in making strategic investments aimed at improving the health and economic vitality of Chicago’s west side.

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