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Reducing disparities in health care

Find recommendations on reducing disparities and read about AMA's goal to ensure that all communities receive equal access to quality health care.

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AMA statement on JAMA podcast and tweet

Recent podcast and tweet published by JAMA inconsistent with the policies and views of AMA.

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How one health system is boosting care using race, language data

Collecting accurate information about patients can help improve the quality of care and identify ways to reduce health disparities. One health system collected race, ethnicity and language data from more than 90 percent of patients to boost care quality—and their efforts are thriving.

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3 ways to battle unconscious bias

With packed schedules and fast-moving days, physicians may be unconsciously biased in how they interact with patients and deliver their care. Learn how this happens and three ways you can battle unconscious bias.

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AMA Equity Plan 2021-2023

Embedding equity into medicine requires planning and honesty. To meet this moment, the AMA has developed a plan to advance racial and social justice.

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3 ways to take personalized medicine to the next level

For some physicians, the term “personalized medicine” refers to a person’s zip code because where people live defines their health outcomes. Here are three ways physicians are minimizing health disparities and taking personalized medicine to the next level.

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How to reduce health disparities, unite physician efforts: Rep. Robin Kelly

Leveraging strategic partnerships will empower physicians and medical students to reduce health disparities according to Rep. Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Health Braintrust.

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Why race, ethnicity and language data is crucial to quality care

Ensuring patients get equitable care is difficult if you aren’t sure who they really are. The AMA Commission to End Health Care Disparities is investigating the collection of race, ethnicity and preferred language data.

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How I incorporated cultural competency in my practice

When we started the cancer center in Gallup, the heart of Native American country, we were committed to providing culturally appropriate care. However, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the need for cultural competence to reduce health care disparities.

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How med schools are tackling challenges in health disparities

A Google Hangout featuring academic physicians and students Monday took a close look at how medical schools are taking on two huge challenges: addressing health disparities and focusing on diversity in how they train physicians.

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