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COVID-19  health equity resources 

The AMA is compiling critical health equity resources to focus on the structural issues that contribute to and could exacerbate already existing inequities, during the COVID-19 pandemic.   

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Learning about health equity is a must. Here’s where to begin.

Earn CME credit while learning with the AMA about the basics of health equity and why physicians must move upstream to improve patient outcomes.

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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.

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Data drives health system effort on social determinants of health

Marshfield Clinic Health System pushes health equity in rural Wisconsin using social determinants of health data and network of community services.

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Health System Spotlight
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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 Care Definitions
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What is structural racism?

AMA provides videos, news and more on how structural racism fosters discrimination in U.S. systems, including education, housing, legal and health care.

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Health Care Definitions
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Boost for 3 big ideas to improve diversity in medical education

The U.S. physician workforce doesn’t look like the nation. Learn how ambitious efforts to change that picture are getting a helping hand.

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How to prioritize equity in health care? Watch and learn

AMA’s “Prioritizing Equity” series offers sharp health equity insights from leading experts. Doctors can claim CME for watching these educational videos.

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November 2021 Special Meeting health equity education

Find information for health equity education opportunities that will be available at the November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD.