Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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James L. Madara, MD
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Dr. Madara: AMA’s trusted voice marshaled to advance health equity

Americans turn to AMA for guidance amid the pandemic, says CEO James L. Madara, MD. Now the AMA is pushing upstream to tackle inequities.
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AMA CEO highlights bold initiatives, 10 years of membership growth

2020 marked greatest year-over-year membership jump in 70 years.

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Why inequity should be treated as an unwanted variation in care

The tools used to improve health care quality and safety can help reveal the sources of inequities and drive changes. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
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James L. Madara, MD, address at the June 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD

Watch James L. Madara, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the June 2021 Special Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

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Telehealth advances, mental health focus are changes worth keeping

COVID-19 has spotlighted mental health while advancing the reach of telehealth. We should build on these positive changes.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Clinical Case Study: Telehealth for Mental/Behavioral Health

This virtual session provides an overview of opportunities and techniques for delivering integrated mental and behavioral health care via telehealth technologies.

Digital
Ruth T. Chang, MD, MPH
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Q&A: “Chief people officer” strives to keep patients, colleagues well

Permanente Medical Groups are innovators in keeping patients healthy. T. Ruth Chang, MD, MPH, extends this effort to her colleagues and staff.

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Health System Spotlight
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5 ways health care must change for a post-pandemic world

The pandemic shed harsh light on the dysfunctional, inequitable U.S. health system. AMA member Shantanu Nundy, MD, details how to set things right after COVID.

Infectious Diseases
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What employers can do to boost COVID-19 vaccine equity

Learn about the steps employers should take to enable their workers to overcome the barriers that impede COVID-19 vaccination.

Infectious Diseases