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How physicians can help reduce inequities in diabetes prevention

Identifying and fixing gaps in the care process boosts diabetes-prevention referrals. Physician champions are key to effective change.

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Annabelle S. Volgman, MD
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Looking beyond hormone therapy to help menopausal women

New treatments are expanding options for addressing menopausal symptoms, but more education and research are needed.

Population Health
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To improve maternal outcomes, get mom’s care goals on the board

Physicians and health professionals at Saint Peter’s University Hospital use a structured process that moms love. It starts with a huddle board.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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Culturally competent care benefits: Reducing health disparities and patient-centered care examples [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about culturally competent and patient-centered care.

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AMA Update Podcast

Diabetes & women’s health CME

Discover education on pregnancy-related endocrine diseases and diabetes treatment from Keck School of Medicine of USC.

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The AMA’s 2024—2025 strategic plan to advance health equity

Read about the AMA's 2024-2025 health equity strategic plan which reaffirms its commitment to equity, building upon the foundation laid by its 2021-2023 plan.

Leadership
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The AMA’s 2021—2023 strategic plan to embed racial justice and advance health equity

Read about the AMA's 2021-2023 strategic plan to embed racial justice and advance health equity both within the AMA organization, and in the medical profession.

Leadership
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 13, 2023

In the news: Life expectancy gap grows, semaglutide reduced CV risk for patients with obesity, unsafe eyedrops removed from Amazon and more. 

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Latinx health equity

Understand the drivers behind the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx community and learn culturally responsive approaches to address the health inequities.

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Firearms compound the tragedy and trauma of domestic violence

The federal law banning firearm possession by domestic abusers is a lifesaving measure that should be upheld by our nation’s highest court.

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Alarming rise in U.S. maternal mortality signals need for change

Maternal mortality rates remain high across all racial and ethnic groups. More must be done to push positive change on the issue.

Population Health