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Gathering race, ethnicity info can help fight inequity. How to do it well.

To achieve BP control for all patient populations, health inequities must be identified. Discover how to capture complete patient data in your practice.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, explores the context of public health to improve equity

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the latest health equity news, including the understanding of context in public health.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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4 ways to integrate equity into public health emergency response

When responding to public health emergencies, placing health equity as a priority will be key to moving forward. Learn more from the AMA.

Health Equity
3 Min Read

COVID-19 health equity initiatives across the United States

Read case studies from health care organizations and their initiatives to address health disparities in marginalized communities impacted by COVID-19.

Health Equity
7 Min Read

COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Black Arizona COVID-19 Task Force

See how the Black Arizona COVID-19 Task Force is working in Arizona to address the COVID-19 public health crisis in Black and other marginalized communities.

Population Health
6 Min Read

COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Cambridge Health Alliance

See how Cambridge Health Alliance works in Massachusetts to address the COVID-19 pandemic among essential workers and communities with chronic medical conditions.

Health Equity
3 Min Read

COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Meharry Medical College

Meharry Medical College works in Nashville to expand COVID-19 testing teams in prisons and churches via mobile operations.

Health Equity
5 Min Read

COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Michigan Public Health Institute

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Public Health Institute, on behalf of the Michigan Justice Fund, has addressed health disparities among the incarcerated.

Population Health
5 Min Read

COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Milwaukee Health Department

Find out how the Milwaukee Health Department in Wisconsin is working to transform systems of racism that impact the health and well-being of the community.

Health Equity