Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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4 MIN READ

Don’t just hope for health innovation equity—make sure it happens

AMA leaders took their message that health technology needs to work for physicians and promote health equity to the HIMSS Global Health Conference.

Health Equity
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4 MIN READ

Health system’s latest innovation helps patients recover at home

Washington’s Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system offers acute care at home, a safe and convenient alternative to the traditional inpatient stay.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
Saint Peter’s health professionals
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5 MIN READ

How Saint Peter’s is solving patients’ food insecurity concerns

Screening for social determinants of health at New Jersey health system uncovers patient concerns about accessing nutritious foods. Learn more.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
African-American girl smiles while a doctor stands behind her
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: A safety-net physician discovers her power to help patients

Amna Khan, MD, became a pediatrician to work at the intersection of social justice and medicine. Learn about a fellowship that’s giving her a boost.

Health Equity
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15 MIN READ

April 21, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Surge in medical liability premiums increases reaches fourth consecutive year and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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May 9, 2023 ·
4 MIN READ

National Health Equity Grand Rounds: Follow the Money!

The National Health Equity Grand Rounds series episode, Follow the Money!, took place on May 9, 2023.

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Events
National Health Equity Grand Rounds
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39 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity video series: Embracing public safety and health for improved firearm violence prevention

In this edition of Prioritizing Equity series, learn about the work of physicians involved in public health, public safety and firearm violence prevention.

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Public Health
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
Cow peering through fence
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2 MIN READ

How ethics of meat and health transcend the dinner plate

Meat production creates ethical challenges both within clinical practice and at an institutional level. Learn how to respond.

Ethics
Empty emergency room hospital bed
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9 MIN READ

Q&A: Why strained EDs can’t overlook social factors driving health

Dhara Amin, MD, leads ED quality efforts at Chicago’s Cook County Health. The Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship aids her work on health equity.

Health Equity