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The AMA’s toolkit for community health centers and emergency departments guides you from patient intake to linkage to care.

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Cut sodium in foods in half by 2034 and save lives

More than 70% of sodium is from packaged food and food prepared away from home. Doctors say solutions start with getting food companies to reduce sodium.

Prevention & Wellness
Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH
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AMA’s first chief health equity officer to depart at year’s end

Under Dr. Aletha Maybank’s direction and guidance, the AMA has become a relevant national voice on equity in medicine and an important ally to organizations that have long been committed to this work.

Leadership
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Creating a healthier future for Native communities

New AMA policies seek to improve health outcomes and expand health care opportunities for American Indian, Alaska Native and other Indigenous people.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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Inequitable rural health trends are alarming—and unacceptable

AMA commits to improving the health of rural patients by easing doctor shortages and taking action against negative cancer and pediatric care trends.

Population Health
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These health systems are taking steps to address health equity

AMA Health System Program members are addressing social drivers of health to better serve patients who continue to face inequities in health care.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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10 must-read bioethics articles published in 2024

On topics such as drug shortages and inpatient psychiatric care, a variety of bioethics articles published this year have caught readers’ attention. 

Ethics
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“It’s such an eye-opening experience.” Bobby Mukkamala, MD, reflects on his brain tumor diagnosis [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Hear from AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD, on his brain tumor diagnosis.

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AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Dec. 9, 2024: “It’s such an eye-opening experience.” Bobby Mukkamala, MD, reflects on his brain tumor diagnosis
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“It’s such an eye-opening experience.” Bobby Mukkamala, MD, reflects on his brain tumor diagnosis

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Hear from AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD, on his brain tumor diagnosis.

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AMA Update
AMA Update for Dec. 6, 2024: Best practices for providing virtual primary care, EHR inbox management and messaging with patients (index only)
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Best practices for providing virtual primary care, EHR inbox management and messaging with patients [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about virtual care and EHR inbox management.

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Digital
AMA Update Podcast