Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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Hypertension control is falling, and the cause may surprise you

A peer-reviewed study shows the decline in adults of all ages and race-ethnicity groups. Online tools and resources can help.

Prevention & Wellness
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Here’s how to measure the value of virtual care

Learn how your physician practice or health system can use the AMA’s new return on health framework.

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7 terms doctors should know about social determinants of health

Learn how physicians and others can speak the same language when talking about—and addressing—how factors outside the clinical walls affect patients’ health.

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Health Equity
Terms Every Doctor Should Know
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June 18, 2021: National Advocacy Update

HHS provides greater flexibility for provider relief funds and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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With ACA upheld, let’s focus on further enhancements

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act, it’s time to tweak it to enhance its effectiveness and reach.

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Leadership
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AMA seeks greater efforts to diversify the physician workforce

U.S. medicine still doesn’t resemble the American populace. It’s time to acknowledge historic exclusion and fill educational opportunity gaps, delegates say.

Health Equity
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Top 10 stories from the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting

With more Americans getting vaccinated daily, AMA delegates gathered virtually to shape a post-pandemic future that’s stronger and more equitable.
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Dale Okorodudu, MD, on the need for more Black men in medicine

AMA's Moving Medicine video series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Dale Okorodudu, MD, founder of the documentary "Black Men in White Coats."

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Medical School Diversity
Moving Medicine Video Update
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AMA details way forward on COVID-19 vaccine mandates, credentials

Health equity considerations should play key part in potential moves to mandate COVID-19 vaccination or use digital vaccine credentials.

Infectious Diseases