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      On May 20, 2021, the BHI Collaborative held the latest webinar in the Overcoming Obstacles webinar series: "How to address the growing behavioral health concerns among children, adolescents, and families." Watch now.

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      As it considers a massive infrastructure spending package, Congress should bolster funding for badly needed graduate medical education training slots.

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      With this new career stage potentially come new insurance needs. Be smart about what to ask so you and your family are protected.

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      Sterile needle and syringe exchange bill headed to Arizona governor and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Latinx COVID-19 Health Inequities Report

The AMA’s Center for Health Equity has released a report about Latinx COVID-19 health inequities that identifies structural drivers, addresses key topics, and provides physicians with culturally responsive resources.

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Health EquityNov 20, 2020

Prioritizing Equity video series: Research and data for health equity

In the Nov. 19, 2021 Prioritizing Equity panel, leaders in public health and academia have the conversation about the power of data in understanding health inequities.

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Special MeetingNov 10, 2020

Pandemic response: AMA moved quickly to advocate, provide answers

When physicians’ needed answers to questions on adapting to practicing in a pandemic, the AMA developed resources to meet the demand.

Public HealthOct 28, 2020

Mira Irons, MD, takes a look at the surge in cases across the country and Europe

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 this week’s numbers and trends, including the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the country and Europe.

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Informe de AMA examina impacto sobre la población Latinx ante COVID-19

Informe encuentra que el impacto por la COVID-19 en la comunidad Latinx probablemente se ha subestimado.

Press ReleasesOct 22, 2020

AMA report examines existing inequity driving Latinx COVID-19 impact

Report investigates reasons behind inequities, finds impact of COVID-19 on Latinx community likely underestimated.

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