HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit

The AMA’s toolkit for community health centers and emergency departments guides you from patient intake to linkage to care.

Routine Screening Toolkit
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This medical group makes strides to advance equitable care

Leong Koh, MD, shares how Northwest Permanente is positively impacting the community by focusing on providing care when and how patients want it.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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How historical harm can stall the promise of precision medicine

Earn CME while gaining insight into historical perspectives that demonstrate why patients may be skeptical of advances in genetics.

Population Health
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Specific steps we must take now to reduce maternal mortality

We must include social determinants of health in mapping a comprehensive solution to reduce the country’s tragically high rate of maternal mortality.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Pearl of the Week: Set expectations about using the patient portal

Find resources on optimizing the patient portal and saving time in your practice.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship

The Center for Health Equity (CHE) has partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine’s Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) to create and launch the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship. 

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
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Medical Justice in Advocacy fellows

Find information about the current cohort of the AMA-SHLI Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship.

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
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Equitable patient care, leadership diversity, inclusive design and DEI in health care organizations [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about promoting diversity and inclusion in health care.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Aug. 30, 2024: Equitable patient care, leadership diversity, inclusive design and DEI in health care organizations
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Equitable patient care, leadership diversity, inclusive design and DEI in health care organizations

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about promoting diversity and inclusion in health care.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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What doctors wish patients knew about pain during sex

Also known as dyspareunia, pain during or after sex can impact physical and mental health. Amber Savells, MD, an ob-gyn from Baptist Health, shares more.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™