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10 MIN READ

Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about removing barriers to health care access.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for April 1, 2024: Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care
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10 MIN READ

Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about removing barriers to health care access.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

Rural infection preventionists need community support

When there’s a viral outbreak in a rural area, physicians and others working to control it need timely help. Learn more with the AMA and the CDC.

Population Care
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2 MIN READ

Statement on improving health through DEI

The AMA supports DEI policies in health care as a means to help improve the health of our nation.

Press Releases
California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, at podium at 2024 National Advocacy Conferene (NAC)
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5 MIN READ

Message from Congress to doctors: “Keep up the pressure”

California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, and other House members say physicians’ voices are powerful on Medicare pay, prior authorization and other key issues.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Finding the “why” behind inequities and infectious disease

Learn more with the AMA and the CDC about the social drivers of health that can influence health inequities in infectious diseases.

Health Equity
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7 MIN READ

Time to make more noise about our biggest killer: heart disease

With the AMA’s help, physicians and health care organizations are boosting BP control for millions of patients. But there’s so much more to do.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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2 MIN READ

Driving the Future of Health

AMA is focused on closing the digital health disconnect by providing resources and support for physicians, practices and health systems to optimize digitally enabled care. Download the Future of Health Report PDF to learn more.

Digital
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6 MIN READ

Advancing Equity through Quality and Safety Peer Network

The Advancing Equity through Quality and Safety Peer Network is a year-long program offered in collaboration with the Brigham & Women’s Hospital (BWH) and The Joint Commission.

AMA Center for Health Equity