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12 MIN READ

June 18, 2021: National Advocacy Update

HHS provides greater flexibility for provider relief funds and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Highlights from the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting

Catch up with the news and other key moments from the AMA House of Delegates' virtual meeting, which ran June 11¬16.

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With ACA upheld, let’s focus on further enhancements

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act, it’s time to tweak it to enhance its effectiveness and reach.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 MIN READ

AMA seeks greater efforts to diversify the physician workforce

U.S. medicine still doesn’t resemble the American populace. It’s time to acknowledge historic exclusion and fill educational opportunity gaps, delegates say.

Health Equity
Online session from the 2021 June Special Meeting of the HOD
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9 MIN READ

Top 10 stories from the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting

With more Americans getting vaccinated daily, AMA delegates gathered virtually to shape a post-pandemic future that’s stronger and more equitable.

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Dale Okorodudu, MD, on the need for more Black men in medicine

AMA's Moving Medicine video series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Dale Okorodudu, MD, founder of the documentary "Black Men in White Coats."

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Medical School Diversity
Moving Medicine Video Update
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22 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity video series: Celebrating & reflecting during Pride Month

In this AMA's Prioritizing Equity series panel, Kameryn Lee, MD, joins Aletha Maybank, MD, for a special discussion on what physicians can do to best support the voices of LGBTQ patients.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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3 MIN READ

AMA details way forward on COVID-19 vaccine mandates, credentials

Health equity considerations should play key part in potential moves to mandate COVID-19 vaccination or use digital vaccine credentials.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

AMA endorses guidelines for vaccine mandates and credentials

We can reach herd immunity with a robust public campaign, respecting patients’ autonomy and minimizing disproportional burdens on marginalized communities.

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