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How legacy of medical racism shapes U.S. health care today

Many physicians know their profession needs to make amends with victims of its historical abuses. Experts weigh in on how this should happen.

Health Equity
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2021 medical school class sees enrollment diversity grow

The current class of first-year medical school students made significant gains among Black and Hispanic students, AAMC data shows.

Medical School Diversity
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Laura Hoffman, JD, on protecting patients' vaccination data [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to prioritize and protect patients' vaccination data.

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HIPAA
AMA Update Podcast
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Laura Hoffman, JD, on protecting patients' vaccination data

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to prioritize and protect patients' vaccination data.

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HIPAA
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How physicians can see health care through climate lens

This emergency doctor sees patients affected by climate change on a regular basis—and so do many other physicians. Learn more with the AMA.

Environmental Health
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After pandemic dip, how Texas system improved BP control to 78%

With patients delaying care, blood pressure control rates fell. Here’s how Southwestern Health Resources found a way to bring BP control back up.

Prevention & Wellness
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COVID-19 has hit physicians hard—some more than others

Amid physicians’ pandemic burdens comes another: a rise in disrespect for doctors from historically marginalized racial or ethnic groups, survey shows.

Health Equity
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Inequities in medicine take personal toll on physicians, students

Two physicians and a medical student shared stories of how inequities and racism in medicine have personally impacted them as patients and trainees.

Medical School Diversity
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What doctors wish patients knew about breakthrough COVID infections

The rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant has led to more fully vaccinated patients acquiring COVID-19. Learn why that happens and how boosters help.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™