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2020 Special Meeting of the HOD virtual session
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Top 10 stories from the November 2020 AMA Special Meeting

Amid a tragic tide of COVID-19 cases, physicians from across the U.S. gathered virtually to improve public health during the pandemic and beyond.
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“All-hands-on-deck approach” needed on social determinants of health

AMA adopts policy addressing social determinants of health as part of health insurance coverage.

Health Equity
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AMA policy recognizes police brutality as product of structural racism

New policy recognizes police brutality as a manifestation of structural racism disproportionately impacting Black, Indigenous, and other people of color.

Press Releases
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AMA urges multifaceted approach to address social determinants of health

New policies build on the AMA’s pursuit of greater health equity by identifying and eliminating inequities through advocacy, community leadership and education.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

Why BP control takes on greater importance during COVID-19

Blood pressure control is trending in the wrong direction. Learn about four tips to reverse the trend among your patients.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

New AMA policies recognize race as a social, not biological, construct

Racial essentialism exacerbates health disparities and results in detrimental health outcomes for marginalized and minoritized communities

Press Releases
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New AMA policy recognizes racism as a public health threat

New policy adopted by AMA’s Special Meeting of its House of Delegates (HOD) recognizes racism as a public health threat.

Press Releases
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AMA: Racism is a threat to public health

The House of Delegates says racism, in all its forms, harms patients. The AMA will identify best practices to help mitigate its effects.

Health Equity
James Madara, MD
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Dr. Madara: Pandemic demands nimble response and AMA is delivering

AMA CEO James L. Madara, MD, says focus on removing obstacles to care, driving medicine’s future, and confronting public health crises is being validated.