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AMA statement on advancing equity in medicine

The AMA is dedicated to advancing equity and justice as we work to achieve optimal health for all.

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6 AMA members honored for advancing health equity
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6 AMA members honored for advancing health equity

Even with unexpected trials in health care, many young leaders have persevered to fight for their communities. Learn about these AMA members.

Health Equity
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Q&A: Doctor-led Medicare Advantage insurer addresses inequities

Zing Health was founded by three Black men, two of them doctors. CEO Eric Whitaker, MD, details what sets apart this growing company.

Health Equity
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Pandemic has lessons for how physician training must change

COVID-19 exposed gaps in medical schooling and strained faculty and medical students alike. Learn how one innovative medical educator is responding.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
Kristen Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS
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Cardiovascular disease epidemiologist named JAMA’s new top editor

A “first-rate physician-scientist,” Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS, of UCSF School of Medicine will helm JAMA Network starting in July.

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Pandemic’s devastation among Latinos too often made invisible

1 in 5 U.S. residents has Latin American heritage, yet the health inequities they experience get too little emphasis given their scale and complexity.

Population Health
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9 key steps to advance equity in emerging telehealth landscape

20% of Americans lack a broadband subscription and 15% don’t own a smartphone, putting telehealth out of reach. Learn about the way forward.

Health Equity
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Why race, ethnicity can help determine COVID-19 severity risk

Systemic inequities are linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes. Doctors should be allowed to factor that reality when prescribing antiviral treatments.

Judicial Advocacy
Mar 24, 2022 ·
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Racial and health equity: Concrete STEPS for health systems

Experts discuss steps for advancing racial and health equity within a health care system—watch now and download companion content.

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