Red blood cells affected by sickle cell anaemia
·
12 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about sickle cell disease

From debilitating pain crises to organ damage, sickle cell anemia takes a toll, but there are promising treatments. Two hematologists share more.

series
Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
8 MIN READ

HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Patient intake

To implement an effective routine screening program, there are several critical considerations to keep in mind along the testing continuum. Learn about step 2: patient intake.

Public Health
7 MIN READ

HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis Routine Screening Emergency Department Toolkit: Patient triage

Creating a trusted and welcoming environment for the patient and letting them play a larger role in the screening process can help give a better view of the patient’s STI screening needs. 

Public Health
UPDATED
·
2 MIN READ

Catalyzing change in medical education

Through the new AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative, the AMA is concentrating on developing the foundational attributes of precision education and its real-world application via investments in new partnerships and exploratory pilots. Learn more.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
Sanford Health’s well pantry
·
5 MIN READ

To address food insecurity, ask patients three questions

Learn how a Sanford Health pediatrics clinic effectively screens patients and gives families the help they need—without the stigma.

series
Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
Javier Guevara Jr., MD
·
4 MIN READ

Why does representation in medicine matter? AMA members speak out

Learn how AMA member physicians from historically marginalized groups are working to make the path easier for those who follow in their footsteps.

Health Equity
Close up of diverse group of health professionals' hands stacked on top of each other
·
4 MIN READ

Your private practice wants to advance equity. Start here.

Achieving health equity requires structural change, but there are concrete steps that smaller physician practices can take. Learn more with the AMA.

Private Practices
A nurse waits in an empty hospital room
·
2 MIN READ

In crisis, health equity gets overlooked. That must change.

Learn how guidance from the AMA and over 30 other organizations will help leaders ensure that equity is embedded in crisis preparedness and response.

Health Equity
UPDATED
·
12 MIN READ

Driving the future of digital health

Digital health is reshaping America’s health care system at every turn. AMA works to make sure the physician voice is front and center.

Digital