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4 MIN READ

How embedded pharmacists improve care for Native American patients

Native American communities face growing inequity in health care, largely due to inadequate access to services. Find out how pharmacists help.

Scope of Practice
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9 MIN READ

Teaching culturally humble primary care

Tonya Fancher, MD, MPH, knows that more primary care doctors in a community means longer-living residents and more equitable outcomes. She’s made it her medical school’s mission to help aspiring doctors remain connected to their communities.

Health Equity
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4 MIN READ

New York effort raises use of MAT for opioid-use disorder

Medications for addiction treatment (MAT) are underused, with racial, geographic and economic barriers. Learn about a Big Apple initiative that’s making big changes.

Overdose Epidemic
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaking at Feb. 27, 2020 event announcing that AMA and West Side United are investing $6 million to close health gaps in Chicago.
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5 MIN READ

Chicago investments tackle health inequities from the ground up

AMA commits to $2 million investment toward the betterment of community health and well-being on Chicago’s West Side, marked by decades of disinvestment.

Health Equity
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4 MIN READ

AMA in the News: February 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for February 2020.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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7 MIN READ

AMA, West Side United invest $6M to close health gaps in Chicago

AMA joins major Chicago hospitals and Northern Trust in mission to improve the health of Chicago’s west side neighborhoods.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

Why AMA is investing in Chicago’s West Side to boost health equity

Factors outside the exam room drive disparate health care outcomes. Learn how the AMA will help finance a bid to promote well-being in an area with life expectancy far below the national average.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Patrice Harris, MD, 2019 Interim Meeting speech
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4 MIN READ

AMA President Dr. Harris among top 25 minority leaders in medicine

Hospital and health system executives and others made this year’s Modern Healthcare list of the top 25 minority leaders in health care. Learn about the AMA members who are moving medicine.

Leadership
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3 MIN READ

Physicians can help address global burden of cancer inequality

As a global public health imperative, physicians and other health professionals must work together to address cancer inequality. Find out more with the AMA.

Ethics