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15 MIN READ

Challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on Tiktok, Twitter and Instagram with Joel Bervell [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on social media.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
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10 MIN READ

Feb. 10, 2023: National Advocacy Update

COVID-19 public health emergency set to end May 11 with important implications for patients and physicians and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

New name for lifesaving procedure recognizes Black pioneer’s role

Vivien Thomas helped develop what’s long been known as the Blalock-Taussig shunt. More prominent recognition of his vital contribution is way overdue.

Health Equity
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3 MIN READ

AMA announces virtual health equity series

The AMA today announced the National Health Equity Grand Rounds, a virtual series on health inequities and opportunities to improve the health of our nation.

Press Releases
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Feb 7, 2023 ·
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National Health Equity Grand Rounds: History of racism in U.S. health care

The National Health Equity Grand Rounds series episode, History of Racism in U.S. Health Care: Root Causes of Today’s Hierarchy and Systems of Power, took place on Feb. 7, 2023.

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Events
National Health Equity Grand Rounds
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37 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity video series: Advocating for Change in Native Health Policy

Medical student organizers and policy advocates discuss increasing access to care in Native communities and improving care through health policy.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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4 MIN READ

New law provides data-mapping tool to lower maternal mortality

The “Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act” will identify where help is needed so lifesaving interventions can be developed.

Population Care
Lisa Fitzpatrick, MD, conducts an interview
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4 MIN READ

To boost outcomes, first unlock the power of health literacy

One way to advance health equity is to improve health literacy, which can make patients more confident and active participants in their own health.

Health Equity
Physician and patient at a medical check up
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3 MIN READ

Tips to advance health equity concepts in residency training

Advancing health equity is a driving ideal behind health systems science, which is reshaping medical education across the continuum. Learn more.

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