Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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The American Medical Association's 175th Anniversary

Celebrate the American Medical Association's 175th anniversary. Learn more about when medicine meets the moment.

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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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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Turn health equity talk into action: 5 steps for health systems

What are the moves your mid-size or large health care organization can make to advance health equity? Learn with the AMA.

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Pharmacogenomics Virtual Summit Series

The Pharmacogenomics Virtual Summits, held in February and March 2021, were sponsored by AMA and ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists).

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Access to treatment is key in addressing drug-overdose epidemic

Learn what’s driving inequities in the drug-overdose epidemic and why giving patients proven treatments is more effective than incarceration.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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