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
Avani K. Patel, MD
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11 Min Read

This resident psychiatrist stakes her claim as physician leader

AMA member Avani K. Patel, MD, MHA, has faced many biases throughout her journey in medicine. But they have only pushed her to accomplish even more.  

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Health Equity
Thriving in Residency
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May 9, 2023 ·
4 Min Read

National Health Equity Grand Rounds: Follow the Money!

The National Health Equity Grand Rounds series episode, Follow the Money!, took place on May 9, 2023.

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Events
National Health Equity Grand Rounds
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5 Min Read

4 big lessons from COVID-19 for the next public health emergency

The pandemic exposed significant, longstanding gaps in the U.S. public health system. A coalition led by Kaiser Permanente seeks to help fill them.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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4 Min Read

Don’t just hope for health innovation equity—make sure it happens

AMA leaders took their message that health technology needs to work for physicians and promote health equity to the HIMSS Global Health Conference.

Health Equity
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12 Min Read

May 5, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Finance Committee holds hearing on provider directories, AMA President testifies and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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22 Min Read

U.S. maternal deaths increase by 40% with Sandra Fryhofer, MD & Nicole Plenty, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to improve maternal health outcomes.

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Population Health
AMA Update Podcast
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22 Min Read

U.S. maternal deaths increase by 40% with Sandra Fryhofer, MD & Nicole Plenty, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to improve maternal health outcomes.

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Population Health
AMA Update
Saint Peter’s health professionals
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5 Min Read

How Saint Peter’s is solving patients’ food insecurity concerns

Screening for social determinants of health at New Jersey health system uncovers patient concerns about accessing nutritious foods. Learn more.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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10 Min Read

Q&A: A safety-net physician discovers her power to help patients

Amna Khan, MD, became a pediatrician to work at the intersection of social justice and medicine. Learn about a fellowship that’s giving her a boost.

Health Equity