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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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Access and health equity during a pandemic

The AMA provides guidance based on the AMA Code of Medical Ethics for physicians to support fair access to care for patients, particularly during a pandemic.

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Why racial and ethnic data on COVID-19’s impact is badly needed

Fewer than a dozen states have shared racial and ethnic data on COVID-19. National numbers must be released so that equity can be prioritized to effectively manage this pandemic.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Top physician orgs urge COVID-19 mortality data by race, ethnicity

These data are essential to understanding the unique challenges and inequities facing communities of color.

Press Releases
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Experts explore health equity within the COVID-19 pandemic

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 top developments in health equity and more.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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AMA experts discuss ethical considerations doctors face 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 ethical considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic and more.

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Ethics
AMA Update
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Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH discusses the urgency of the continuing PPE shortage

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by advocating for more personal protective equipment (PPE) and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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March 12, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Inoperability rules, HHS to relieve federal burden and more in the latest AMA national advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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How embedded pharmacists improve care for Native American patients

Native American communities face growing inequity in health care, largely due to inadequate access to services. Find out how pharmacists help.

Scope of Practice
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Teaching culturally humble primary care

Tonya Fancher, MD, MPH, knows that more primary care doctors in a community means longer-living residents and more equitable outcomes. She’s made it her medical school’s mission to help aspiring doctors remain connected to their communities.

Health Equity