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9 MIN READ

Apache physician aims to create more doctors who look like him

As a mentor on his reservation and advocate in organized medicine, Sylvestor A. Moses, MD, PhD, hopes to increase pathways for Native Americans to become physicians.

Health Equity
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5 MIN READ

Oct. 6, 2023: National Advocacy Update

AMA uses listening sessions to reemphasize opposition to VA’s National Standards of Practice and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

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 Care
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29 MIN READ

Why inclusion should be part of every conversation in health care, with John Paul Sánchez, MD, MPH

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, listen to a discussion on why inclusion should be part of every conversation in health care and one physician's journey.

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Health Equity
Moving Medicine Podcast
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2 MIN READ

SCOTUS affirmative action ruling “undermines the health of our nation”

Supreme Court ruling restricts schools from considering race and ethnicity among the multiple factors in admissions policies.

Press Releases
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1 MIN READ

AMA applauds court decision supporting relationships for Native children

Today’s Supreme Court decision supporting the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a victory for Tribal Nations, Native children, and their families.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

Rise to Health Coalition drives health equity efforts with common vision

A new collaboration in health care—the Rise to Health Coalition—offers health systems our best chance yet to achieve equitable, inclusive patient care.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 MIN READ

Certainty on pay is key to addressing inequities in telehealth

Discover what North Carolina Medicaid’s chief medical officer is seeing and doing to close the telehealth equity gap and remove payment barriers.

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Digital
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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7 MIN READ

Q&A: Innovating in maternal health to address 3 key factors

“Layers of protection” are needed for new moms, says ob-gyn Ericka C. Gibson, MD, MPH. Learn about her work at The Southeast Permanente Medical Group.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight