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Why asking about social determinants of health is so important

A patient’s occupation can be misleading. Asking the right questions led to referrals for help. Learn how your practice can make a difference too.

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These health systems are taking steps to address health equity

AMA Health System Program members are addressing social drivers of health to better serve patients who continue to face inequities in health care.

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Specific steps we must take now to reduce maternal mortality

We must include social determinants of health in mapping a comprehensive solution to reduce the country’s tragically high rate of maternal mortality.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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How medical-legal partnerships are confronting social determinants

The growing emphasis on patients’ complex needs is driving health care and legal organizations to partner to remove barriers to essential services.

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Equity in Medical Health Care CME

Health care in America is beset by wide disparities and inequities. Learn how to promote and enhance equity in all health care fields while earning CME credits at your own pace.

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Demographic data can identify health inequities. Here’s how.

Using harm event data segmented by sociodemographic characteristics is a vital step toward addressing inequities in your health care organization.

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Health System Spotlight
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Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about removing barriers to health care access.

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AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for April 1, 2024: Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care
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Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about removing barriers to health care access.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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Finding the “why” behind inequities and infectious disease

Learn more with the AMA and the CDC about the social drivers of health that can influence health inequities in infectious diseases.

Health Equity
Yvens Laborde, MD
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New physician exec role nods to health’s drivers beyond exam room

As one of the nation’s few chief community health officers, Ochsner Health’s Yvens Laborde, MD, tackles the factors driving 80% of patient outcomes.

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