Construction and a light bulb
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4 MIN READ

Rev up the health tech sector by putting equity at its core

The health IT industry often excludes people from historically marginalized groups, to everyone’s detriment. An AMA initiative seeks to change that.

Health Equity
Patient and physician in discussion
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3 MIN READ

The top 10 most-read medical ethics articles in 2021

The most popular articles published this year in the AMA Journal of Ethics covered health equity, patient autonomy, Holocaust lessons, and more.

Ethics
Child receiving a vaccine
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8 MIN READ

Q&A: Despite pushback, physician lawmaker stands up for vaccines

California state Sen. Richard Pan, MD, MPH, has encountered physical violence from vaccine opponents. Learn how he fights back—with smart policy.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

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
Physician going over examination notes with patient, both wearing masks.
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4 MIN READ

Why to start screening patients for prediabetes 5 years earlier

Learn about which patients to screen, at what age, and about the effective interventions to help prevent type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes
Green, blue and yellow straws lined up in groups of five for counting
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4 MIN READ

Correct count matters for Asian American, Pacific Islander health

Grouping Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders together can hide their particular health challenges. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
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43 MIN READ

Data disaggregation: Why counting is crucial—Part I

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, experts discuss the importance of data disaggregation among Asian American groups and how the current structures have led to health inequities.

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Population Care
Moving Medicine Podcast
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45 MIN READ

Addressing COVID-19 vaccine confidence & equitable distribution

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, experts share how to address COVID-19 vaccine concerns from equitable distribution and access to efficacy among communities that experience health disparities.

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Health Equity
Moving Medicine Podcast
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10 MIN READ

May 21, 2021: National Advocacy Update

COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act enacted and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update