Black and white historical photo of people marching to integrate county and state medical societies
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6 MIN READ

Why organized medicine must “clean up” to advance health equity

The AMA and other physician organizations offer candid apologies for their history of racial exclusion. Learn why that’s needed to right today’s wrongs.

Health Equity
Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH
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3 MIN READ

See who made the list of top diversity leaders in health care

Leading trade publication taps AMA’s Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, for her industry-shaping work on health equity. Eight AMA members also were honored.

Health Equity
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4 MIN READ

City-level data reveals health inequities are far from inevitable

New book from AMA researcher details how research, equity-focused data analysis and community mobilization can help slash health inequities.

Health Equity
Young woman sitting on the floor in a hallway with her head on top of her knees.
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8 MIN READ

Dr. Ravi: Fighting for patients and pushing women forward in medicine

Family physician Anita Ravi, MD explains how to pursue trauma-informed care to normalize conversations about health care with survivors of abuse.

Women Physicians
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3 MIN READ

Outside panel to help AMA tackle inequities in health innovation

8 doctors, 6 industry experts will inform AMA’s push for equity on issues such as opening access to innovation, startup development and investment.

AMA Center for Health Equity
Collage of diverse people.
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4 MIN READ

Groundbreaking CME series details health inequities’ root causes

New education modules from the AMA will help bridge gaps in physician training and empower doctors to confront health injustice.

CME Opportunities
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5 MIN READ

AMA releases educational resources to advance equity in health care

AMA Ed Hub will feature new modules aimed at addressing the root causes of inequities, including racism and structural determinants of health.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

Challenges of COVID-19 and HIV demand patient-physician teamwork

Answering patients’ questions with empathy is key to fighting these two ongoing health crises, says AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD.

Public Health
3 MIN READ

AMA External Equity & Innovation Advisory Group

The AMA External Equity & Innovation Advisory Group guides the AMA on delivering upon its commitment to ensure equitable opportunities and conditions in health innovation.

AMA Center for Health Equity