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Priscilla Chan, MD
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Q&A: This pediatrician leads one of the world’s largest philanthropies

Priscilla Chan, MD, co-founded the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Learn about the philanthropy’s work to eradicate disease and advance health equity.

Prevention & Wellness
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How to balance public health with homeless rights in a pandemic

Learn about the ethical considerations involved in responding when a patient without housing declines COVID-19 testing and isolation.

Ethics
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6 big ideas driving the AMA's health equity work

The AMA’s strategic plan for advancing racial justice and health equity includes six “theories of change” essential to the way forward. Learn more.

Health Equity
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Homeless health care, ending homelessness are matters of justice

Learn more about physicians’ ethical obligations to patients who are experiencing homelessness.

Ethics
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Top 10 stories from the November 2021 AMA Special Meeting

Evidence and equity should carry the day on public health, policing and more. Learn the biggest news from the House of Delegates’ fall gathering.
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Sweeping plan outlined to address maternal health care inequities

Time to extend Medicaid, CHIP coverage to 12 months after the end of pregnancy as part of broader effort to promote maternal health care equity.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

AMA sets priorities for equitable maternal health care

New policy promotes racial and ethnic equalities and expanded access to affordable health insurance for new mothers.

Press Releases
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AMA seeks more help for medical students, residents with disabilities

To improve workforce diversity and patient care, medical schools and GME institutions must remove barriers and refocus on student and trainee abilities, not limitations.

Medical School Diversity
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

New positions address heat exposure protections, diverse skin tones represented in dermatology and feminine hygiene products.

Press Releases