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4 skills from psychiatry that can improve end-of-life care

Helping patients express their values, concerns and preferences is vital in palliative care. Incorporating elements of psychiatric training can help.

Ethics
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New policy aimed at increasing diversity in physician workforce

The AMA will work to establish health care career pipeline programs, or “pathway programs”— to draw students from diverse backgrounds into medicine.

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AMA members at 2019 HOD Annual Meeting holding signs with hashtag WomenofAMA
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AMA principles will further gender equity among physicians

Disparities persist after controlling for specialty and experience. Employers should review pay and promotion by gender for potentially discriminatory patterns.

Health Equity
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Patrice A. Harris, M.D., inaugurated as 174th president of the AMA

Patrice A. Harris, M.D., M.A., was sworn in today as the 174th president of the AMA. Dr. Harris is the first African-American woman to hold the office.

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AMA adopts new principles for advancing gender equity in medicine

The AMA adopted Principles for Advancing Gender Equity in Medicine, they come as studies continue to show gaps in pay and leadership disparities for women.

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AMA urges support for creation of APMs for vulnerable populations

Today the AMA adopted new policies to support APMs that link quality measures and payments to outcomes for vulnerable and high-risk populations.

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Delegate at AMA Annual Meeting
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What’s needed to improve physician diversity pipeline programs?

African Americans, Hispanics and other groups are underrepresented in medicine. The AMA will examine what makes for effective pipeline diversity efforts. 

Health Equity
Delegate speaking at AMA Annual Meeting
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Physicians: The ACA should be strengthened, not abandoned

The AMA backs further fixes to the Affordable Care Act in line with its longtime support for universal coverage. 

Access to Care
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AMA: Build on the success of ACA to help patients lacking insurance

The AMA reaffirmed its commitment today to covering the uninsured by supporting critical improvements to the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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