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Henry Siccardi, MD
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4 MIN READ

How a medical student leader addressed health’s social drivers

As an M2, Henry Siccardi, MD, led an award-winning effort on social determinants of health. Now he shares four take-home leadership lessons.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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2 MIN READ

Physicians’ progress toward ending the nation’s drug overdose epidemic

Learn more about physicians’ actions toward ending the nation’s drug-related overdose and death epidemic—and what still needs to be done. Download PDF of the Overdose Epidemic Report.

Overdose Epidemic
Street archway sign in Flint, Michigan
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4 MIN READ

How screening for social determinants improved care, cut costs

Explore how the Professional Medical Corp. network of practices started screening for social determinants of health and acting on what they learned.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
Young mother, father and infant riding city bus
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4 MIN READ

For these resident physicians, training includes social determinants

Learn with the AMA about how primary care residents are trained to screen for social determinants of health and take effective action to address them.

Health Equity
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5 MIN READ

Getting started in private practice

It may be confusing—even intimidating—for physicians wishing to start their own practice. That’s why the American Medical Association is here to help.

Private Practices
Smiling patient in conversation with health care worker
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4 MIN READ

Big cities need bold and specific plans to end health inequities

Learn with the AMA why local health departments should develop detailed plans with specific and measurable goals.

Health Equity
Barbara L. McAneny, MD
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5 MIN READ

Oncology practice network meets patient needs—and saves money too

The National Cancer Care Alliance helps oncologists collaborate on practices that serve patients best, says founder and chair Barbara L. McAneny, MD.

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Patient Support & Advocacy
Health System Spotlight
UPDATED
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3 MIN READ

Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care

This collection of AMA STEPS Forward® Practice Innovation Strategies offers proven approaches on how to improve communications with patients and enhance transitions of care.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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3 MIN READ

AMA, West Side United fight for health equity, one community at a time

AMA collaborates with West Side United (WSU) in addressing health inequity in 10 neighborhoods on Chicago’s west side.

Health Equity