Social Determinants of Health

Accelerating Change in Medical Education

AMA Reimagining Residency initiative

The goal of the Reimagining Residency grant program is to transform residency training to best address the workplace needs of our current and future health care system.

Leadership

Oct 3, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

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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Health Equity

Sep 28, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

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 It might be plugging you into an outdated and harmful worldview.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

UPDATED

Sep 23, 2022 ·

8 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity video series

The Prioritizing Equity video series examines how health care equity determines care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Equity

Sep 23, 2022 ·

21 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity Spotlight series: Centering restorative justice in health innovation

This Prioritizing Equity Spotlight session discusses restorative justice in the context of the health care innovation space to center healing and humanity in health care design and technology.

Health Equity

Sep 23, 2022 ·

40 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity Spotlight series: Collecting history(IES) for restorative justice in medicine

This Prioritizing Equity Spotlight session discusses restorative justice as a collaborative, decision-making framework to accept and acknowledge medicine’s past harmful behaviors, rebuild trust and ensure healing.

Health Equity

Sep 19, 2022 ·

14 MIN READ

How social determinants of health impact health outcomes with Laura Zimmermann, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how social determinants of health impact health outcomes.

Health Equity

Sep 19, 2022 ·

14 MIN READ

How social determinants of health impact health outcomes with Laura Zimmermann, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how social determinants of health impact health outcomes.

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AMA Equity Plan 2021-2023

Embedding equity into medicine requires planning and honesty. To meet this moment, the AMA has developed a plan to advance racial and social justice.

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Vaccines and boosters offer best protection from COVID winter wave with Ashish Jha, MD, MPH

COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

Debunking regulatory myths

When are hospitals required to send patient event notifications?

AMA Reimagining Residency initiative

Health Systems Science Scholars

Value of medical student research extends beyond career planning

Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Blood accidentally drawn from femoral vein

4 employment contract red flags young physicians should watch for

PSLF waiver could offer a Halloween treat for physicians

How the AMA’s advocacy efforts are gaining traction on Capitol Hill

Sept. 30, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on Medicare payment cuts

AMA Insurance member benefits

Auto & transportation discounts

2022 Interim Meeting of the HOD: Oct. 5 Speakers' Update

Business of the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting

AMA Constitution & Bylaws

Certification & licensure: Council on Medical Education reports

2022 YPS Interim Meeting agenda & resources

2022 RFS Interim Meeting agenda & resources

2023 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates

AMA Research Challenge social media kit

Social Determinants of Health

AMA Reimagining Residency initiative

Medicare physician payment reform is long overdue

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

Prioritizing Equity video series

Prioritizing Equity Spotlight series: Centering restorative justice in health innovation

Prioritizing Equity Spotlight series: Collecting history(IES) for restorative justice in medicine

How social determinants of health impact health outcomes with Laura Zimmermann, MD [Podcast]

How social determinants of health impact health outcomes with Laura Zimmermann, MD

Membership Moves Medicine™

AMA Equity Plan 2021-2023