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4 MIN READ

Variations in mortality data show health inequity isn’t inevitable

Leading researchers say collecting data is an important start to making progress on health equity. Acting on that data is even more important.

Health Equity
Letters Q and A
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5 MIN READ

Dig deep on health care issues that matter with 10 top Q&As

Learn firsthand from the doctors who are fighting COVID-19, battling burnout, advancing health equity, and working to end the drug-overdose epidemic.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 13, 2021

In the news: Infant mortality rates improving, maternal morbidity, Omicron variant spreading, health care spending grew to $4.1T, ACIP recommends Pfizer, Moderna.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 29, 2021

The news: Concerns over Omicron variant, STIs and premature birth, HIV infection rates, mumps cases in children and adolescents, autism diagnosis rates

Publications & Newsletters
A couple looking at a pregnancy trimester ultrasound image
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4 MIN READ

Sweeping plan outlined to address maternal health care inequities

Time to extend Medicaid, CHIP coverage to 12 months after the end of pregnancy as part of broader effort to promote maternal health care equity.

Population Care
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AMA adopts policy addressing evidence-based policing reform

New policy builds on previous efforts to address the impact of police violence on health.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

What is racial capitalism?

Learn about racial capitalism and its impact on marginalized and minoritized communities. AMA provides videos, news and more on the topic.

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Health Equity
Health Care Definitions
Illustration of young child sitting on a chair while getting a vaccine from a health professional; child wearing mask, and health professional wearing mask and face shield
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4 MIN READ

How the pandemic sent childhood immunization rates plummeting

Research shows what happened when parents and kids stayed home—and stayed away from the doctor. Learn what’s needed to catch up.

Public Health
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5 MIN READ

New PSAs aim to inspire U.S. adults to improve blood pressure

“Get Down With Your Blood Pressure” campaign reminds Americans that HBP management may be as simple as four easy steps: “Get It, Slip It, Cuff It, Check It.”

Press Releases