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Policies must address COVID-19 impact on minoritized communities

COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on minoritized and marginalized communities reveals need for strong health equity policy, the AMA told Congress.

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Why police brutality is a matter of public health

Police brutality and the racism that exacerbates violence are further sources of systemic health inequity, says an AMA-convened panel of physicians and other experts.

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AMA Board of Trustees pledges action against racism, police brutality

The AMA Board of Trustees today pledged action to confront systemic racism and police brutality.

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In COVID-19 crisis, AMA’s powerful voice rings out to save lives

Learn about the AMA’s effective advocacy on critical issues such as access to PPE, telehealth, financial relief for doctors, health care inequities, and more.

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Special report: Police brutality must stop

AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, and Board Chair Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, discuss how violence between law enforcement and the public affects health.

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Targeting COVID-19 inequities requires a data-driven approach

Find out how a health system in Cambridge, Massachusetts, scrutinizes trends and works with the community to reach underserved populations.

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Police brutality must stop

Violence between law enforcement and the public is a critical determinant of health. The AMA urges a multi-fold response to address longstanding societal racism.

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AMA urges HHS to address funding for Navajo COVID-19 hot spot

Money allocated by Congress is not getting to where it’s needed to cool a COVID-19 hot spot and provide testing for American Indian/Alaska Native people.

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Obstacles to providing care for underserved communities during COVID-19

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the challenges of treating medically underserved communities.

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