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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Routine Screening Toolkit
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Public health: The challenges and opportunities physicians face with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities physicians face in public health.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update
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Providing inclusive hair care products at the bedside

The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics system is meeting the hair care needs of its diverse patient population, becoming a model for the U.S.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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Why the AMA is bolstering its commitment to health equity in Chicago

The AMA doubles down on its commitment to Chicago’s West Side United collaborative, seeking to improve the health and economic well-being of local residents.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA furthers commitment to Chicago’s west side with $3M investment

AMA calls on civic, business leaders to join in making strategic investments aimed at improving the health and economic vitality of Chicago’s west side.

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U.S. health system must come to terms with its environmental impact

The health system harms communities with its solid, liquid and gas emissions. Learn how health care organizations and policymakers can respond.

Environmental Health
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Not leaving health equity to chance: Future advocates get a boost

As with the physician workforce, the pool of health equity advocates requires constant development. A fellowship is fostering the next generation.

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
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Why AMA backs Texas doctors’ lawsuit on No Surprises Act provision

A Texas Medical Association lawsuit challenges a provision in the Biden administration’s No Surprises Act final rule. Learn why the AMA supports the move.

Access to Care
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Medicare physician payment reform is long overdue

Congress must fix an irrational Medicare physician payment model to ensure financial stability for practices and protect patient access.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Call race-based algorithms what they are: sources of harm

That app on your phone may not be the helpful tool you think it is. It might be plugging you into an outdated and harmful worldview. Learn more.

Health Equity