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.

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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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What doctors wish patients knew about the shingles virus

If you’ve ever had chickenpox, then the virus that causes shingles is present in your body and can resurface at some point in the future. Find out more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Health system’s latest innovation helps patients recover at home

Washington’s Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system offers acute care at home, a safe and convenient alternative to the traditional inpatient stay.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
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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
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April 21, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Surge in medical liability premiums increases reaches fourth consecutive year and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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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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How ethics of meat and health transcend the dinner plate

Meat production creates ethical challenges both within clinical practice and at an institutional level. Learn how to respond.

Ethics
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Q&A: Why strained EDs can’t overlook social factors driving health

Dhara Amin, MD, leads ED quality efforts at Chicago’s Cook County Health. The Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship aids her work on health equity.

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