Black and white historical photo of people marching to integrate county and state medical societies
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7 MIN READ

Impact of past racist policies are seen today in health inequity

A new online series, the National Health Equity Grand Rounds, launched with an examination of how past policies are at the root of modern problems.

Health Equity
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 20, 2023

In the news: Impact of sleep on mortality, FDA warning on contaminated eye drops expanded, monoclonal antibodies successfully treat RSV in kids and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Feb. 24, 2023: National Advocacy Update

FDA advisory panels vote 19-0 in favor of OTC naloxone and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

This M4 confronts medical racism, one TikTok video at a time

Johns Hopkins medical student Joel Bervell busts myths and helps educate the public in a bite-sized format. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
Kaakpema “KP” Yelpaala

Kaakpema "KP" Yelpaala

Kaakpema “KP” Yelpaala is the Chief Impact Officer of the Health Equity Moonshot at StartUp Health, where he is an investor and ecosystem builder focused on digital health innovations.

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Q&A: Innovating in maternal health to address 3 key factors

“Layers of protection” are needed for new moms, says ob-gyn Ericka C. Gibson, MD, MPH. Learn about her work at The Southeast Permanente Medical Group.

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Health System Spotlight
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Obesity, weight loss treatments, set point theory & more with Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about redefining obesity as a brain disease rather than a consequence of poor health choices.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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Obesity, weight loss treatments, set point theory & more with Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about redefining obesity as a brain disease rather than a consequence of poor health choices.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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3 MIN READ

How the CPT code set can be used to help advance health equity

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set helps spur and integrate care innovation. Discover CPT’s role in promoting optimal health for all.

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