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Medical Justice in Advocacy fellows

Find information about the current cohort of the AMA-SHLI Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship.

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
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Equitable patient care, leadership diversity, inclusive design and DEI in health care organizations [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about promoting diversity and inclusion in health care.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Aug. 30, 2024: Equitable patient care, leadership diversity, inclusive design and DEI in health care organizations
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13 Min Read

Equitable patient care, leadership diversity, inclusive design and DEI in health care organizations

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about promoting diversity and inclusion in health care.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
Caretaker assisting senior patient
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Health system applies renowned “production system” to inequities

Honing the famed Toyota Production System to improve quality is integral at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Now the focus expands to health equity.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
A helicopter drops water on a forest fire
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In Pacific Northwest, climate change is a health equity concern

Smoke from the annual late summer wildfires in Washington brings a surge of pediatric asthma patients to Confluence Health emergency departments.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
Pregnant woman during an appointment with physician
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How maternal care access varies by where moms live

Facility closures, inadequate care have negatively affected maternal and infant health on Chicago’s South and West sides.

Population Health
 Nancy L. Mueller, MD
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How ableism takes a toll on patients and physicians

The AMA is working to address the barriers that exclude people with disabilities from practicing medicine and accessing care.

Population Health
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Health equity CME & education resources

Gain knowledge and learn skills from Ed Hub trusted health equity education sources to address the root causes of health inequities, and advance equity across the health care system.

Health Equity
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How medical-legal partnerships are confronting social determinants

The growing emphasis on patients’ complex needs is driving health care and legal organizations to partner to remove barriers to essential services.

Ethics