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5 MIN READ

Our words matter. It’s time to get them right.

A shift in thinking about language and dominant narratives can help us advance health equity and center care on the experiences of people and communities.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 MIN READ

Signs point to a worse flu season. Vaccination’s the answer.

Pandemic measures drove very low flu case counts last season, but the picture’s likely to be different this time. Learn why there’s #NoTimeForFlu.

Public Health
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6 MIN READ

Q&A: Calling out systemic racism’s impact in medicine

Faith Crittenden, MD, MPH, was part of the medical student-led effort to have the AMA recognize racism as a public health threat. Learn more.

Health Equity
8 MIN READ

November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD: September 13 Speakers' updates

Read the Sept. 13 House of Delegates (HOD) speakers' updates for the November 2021 HOD Meeting being held Nov. 12-16, 2021.

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11 MIN READ

Oct. 22, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA supports passage of the TRIUMPH Act to combat maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

3 ways medical educators can help right wrongs of racism in medicine

Putting racial justice efforts into action requires persistence across the medical education continuum. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
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2 MIN READ

Brain researcher presented with AMA Distinguished Service Award

Carolyn Meltzer, MD honored for work in medical science and social advocacy.

Press Releases
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Telehealth scenario: Primary care visits

Download the Viridian Family Practice care scenario PDF on primary care video visits, based on AMA's Return on Health framework.

Digital
5 MIN READ

Telehealth scenario: Urology postoperative video visits

BonaCura Children’s Hospital's virtual care scenario on urology postoperative video visits, based on AMA's Return on Health telehealth framework.

Digital