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5 Min Read

AMA: Racism is a threat to public health

The House of Delegates says racism, in all its forms, harms patients. The AMA will identify best practices to help mitigate its effects.

Health Equity
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15 Min Read

AMA experts discuss what to expect in the changing health care landscape in 2021

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing health care post-election and what to expect as we head into 2021.

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Access to Care
AMA Update
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8 Min Read

Oct. 30, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Deadline approaching to apply for additional COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds and more in the latest AMA National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH
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9 Min Read

Q&A: How public health approach to gun violence is breaking barriers

Once told researching firearm violence was career-killer, Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, details CDC grant for work to prevent gun-related deaths among youths.  

Injury & Violence
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16 Min Read

How high-risk pregnancies have become even more complicated

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with a focus on high-risk pregnancies, as a part of a series of special episodes about women in medicine throughout September.

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Population Health
AMA Update
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5 Min Read

AMA and Center for Health Equity resources on COVID-19

Find a list of resources from the AMA and the AMA Center for Health Equity for addressing health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Equity
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3 Min Read

July 10, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on 11 beginning steps to reform policing and tackle racial injustices

11 beginning steps to reform policing and tackle racial injustices in the latest Advocacy Update Spotlight.

Advocacy Update
Officers in a line
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4 Min Read

11 beginning steps to reform policing and tackle racial injustices

Congress considers police reforms in the aftermath of George Floyd’s tragic death. AMA offers road map on how to move forward together.

Injury & Violence
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7 Min Read

AMA urges lawmakers to act on policing reform to protect public health

The AMA calls on political leaders to make systemic changes in our nation’s criminal justice system.

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