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5 MIN READ

This pediatrician speaks up for Mississippi moms, infants

Hattiesburg Clinic’s Anita Henderson, MD, the MSMA, and many others spent years pushing to expand Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum. Now it is law.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
Hannibal Person, MD
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: This pediatrician is confronting inequities in GI care

Gastrointestinal (GI) problems in children of color are too often dismissed. Learn how pediatrician Hannibal Person, MD, is working to change that.

Health Equity
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2 MIN READ

Court ruling jeopardizes access to vital preventive health services

The AMA is alarmed by today’s Texas court ruling that jeopardizes access to preventive health services guaranteed under federal health reform.

Press Releases
Richard Silvera, MD
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: Physician advocacy for patients with HIV gets personal

Advocacy must be everywhere, because health inequities are everywhere, says Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellow Richard Silvera, MD, MPH. Learn more.

Health Equity
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4 MIN READ

4 keys to preventing infections among patients on dialysis

Dialysis centers pose risk of infections. Learn with the AMA how nephrologists, nurses and staff can improve safety in four pivotal areas.

Public Health
Apr 3, 2023 ·
1 MIN READ

Affirmative Action in Med Ed: Exploring the Consequences of an Adverse Supreme Court Decision

Thought leaders in medical education and health equity will discuss the potential consequences of the Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions vs. Harvard and UNC.

Events
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4 MIN READ

Learn about training to keep your practice staff up to date

Find out how AMA members and their staff can access more than 150 CE courses to meet state and federal mandates and deliver high-quality patient care.

Private Practices
Luis Seija, MD
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7 MIN READ

Q&A: How the power of stories can help reshape medicine

As the son of a librarian, AMA member Luis Seija, MD, says physicians must go beyond mere facts to make an impact. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
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2 MIN READ

How physicians’ duties grow when they serve in government

The pandemic has shined a brighter light on physicians in government roles. Learn about the ethical considerations with the AMA.

Ethics