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4 MIN READ

Why achieving health equity is so hard in the telehealth age

Telemedicine has helped millions get care from the safety of their homes, yet many patients are unable to access virtual care. Learn more with the AMA.

Digital
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14 MIN READ

IMGs step up to help fill the care gap in underserved areas

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by speaking with IMGs who are filling a gap by practicing in underserved areas during COVID-19.

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International Medical Education
AMA Update
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28 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity video series: Structural Racism and the Latinx Community

In this installment of the AMA Prioritizing Equity webinar series, public health leaders discuss COVID-19 and the Latinx community. Watch now.

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Population Care
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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4 MIN READ

3 innovative proposals earn funding to change residency training

Learn how the projects selected for AMA grants will ease transition to practice, address health inequities and improve residency selection.

Improve GME
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7 MIN READ

Oct. 16, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Why clinical algorithms fall short on race and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Who gets coronavirus vaccine first? Ethics, equity drive plan

Learn more with the AMA about experts’ four-phase plan for the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine upon FDA approval.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

How health inequities outlive historical social injustices

A Harvard social epidemiologist argues that health care policy should account for the long-lasting impact of injustices on patients’ well-being.

Health Equity
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2 MIN READ

AMA, AHA, ANA call for rescinding executive order on diversity training

Three leading health care organizations say prohibition on training is counterproductive to addressing racism.

Press Releases
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7 MIN READ

How Henry Ford shows the way on tackling patients’ social needs

The Henry Ford Health System has found innovative ways to address the social determinants that drive Detroiters’ poor health outcomes.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight