Downtown Prairie du Sac, in Sauk Valley Wisconsin
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4 Min Read

Data drives health system effort on social determinants of health

Marshfield Clinic Health System pushes health equity in rural Wisconsin using social determinants of health data and network of community services.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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3 Min Read

AMA tackles rural health care challenges by addressing workforce gaps

AMA bolsters policy aimed at addressing the health needs of rural populations.

Press Releases
Rural landscape
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Add rural medicine exposure in training to boost country doctors

Physician shortages help drive rural health inequities. Delegates outlined steps to improve the supply of doctors in less densely populated areas.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

AMA adopts new policies during first day of voting at Special Meeting

New positions address rural health disparities, MENA demographic group, virginity testing.

Press Releases
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2 Min Read

Oct. 8, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

Apply for Provider Relief Fund phase 4 and rural payments by Oct. 26 and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

DEA gives OK for drug treatment on the go with mobile units

Learn how a new federal rule, endorsed by the AMA, will expand access to evidence-based methadone treatment in rural and underserved areas.

Population Health
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7 Min Read

Aug. 13, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Administration provides $90 million to improve health in rural areas and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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9 Min Read

William Melms, MD, on vaccination challenges in rural areas [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the challenges of vaccination in rural areas.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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9 Min Read

William Melms, MD, on vaccination challenges in rural areas

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the challenges of vaccination in rural areas.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update