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AMA statement on Biden administration’s plan to advance racial equity

AMA strongly supports the Biden administration’s comprehensive efforts to dismantle systemic racism and advance equity for all.

Press Releases
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10 MIN READ

Mira Irons, MD, looks at Biden administration COVID response

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 new Biden administration's response to COVID-19.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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14 MIN READ

Med students learn how to be advocates for health care in 2021

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with a preview of the webinar “Your Voice, Your AMA: Health Care Advocacy and the New Administration," for medical students.

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Medical School Life
AMA Update
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5 MIN READ

Put in context, data can help expose and fix health inequities

Health data can do more than describe problems. It can contribute to alleviation of those problems and help build recognition of health inequities.

Health Equity
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AMA applauds Biden administration for swift action on COVID-19

Since March, the AMA has called on the federal government to implement a coordinated national strategy and pull every lever against COVID-19.

Press Releases
Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: Why the pandemic demands 2021 focus on preventing high BP 

Top cardiologist Clyde Yancy, MD, reflects on lessons learned during COVID-19, health equity and hypertension prevention. 

Hypertension
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3 MIN READ

AMA in the News: January 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for January 2021.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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8 MIN READ

Q&A: 2021 will test dedication to ending health inequities

Learn how a physician leader at Ascension Medical Group is working with his colleagues to address health inequity challenges on many fronts.

Health Equity
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13 MIN READ

Michaela Sternstein, JD, discusses advocacy at the state level

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 advocacy efforts at the state level, including trends, vaccine distribution, access to care and telehealth.

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State Advocacy
AMA Update