James L. Madara, MD
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4 MIN READ

How equity-minded investments can reshape Chicago’s West Side

The AMA pledged an additional $3 million to West Side United. Learn about the collaborative’s impressive accomplishments so far.

Health Equity
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5 MIN READ

Recognizing diversity’s benefits in classrooms—and exam rooms

The Supreme Court must not outlaw longstanding admissions policies that are helping shape a future physician workforce that more closely resembles the nation’s patients.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 MIN READ

Focus on social needs helps heart patients avoid readmissions

Delaware’s Bayhealth system partners with community to address social determinants of health and sees dramatic drop in heart-failure readmissions.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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2 MIN READ

AMA statement on ACIP recommending adding COVID vaccines to VFC program

At today’s ACIP meeting, the extensive data presented once again showed the COVID vaccines are remarkably safe and effective at preventing severe COVID outcomes.

Press Releases
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11 MIN READ

Public health: The challenges and opportunities physicians face with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities physicians face in public health.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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11 MIN READ

Public health: The challenges and opportunities physicians face with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities physicians face in public health.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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6 MIN READ

Providing inclusive hair care products at the bedside

The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics system is meeting the hair care needs of its diverse patient population, becoming a model for the U.S.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
UPDATED
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3 MIN READ

Public health: CSAPH reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Council on Science & Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Why the AMA is bolstering its commitment to health equity in Chicago

The AMA doubles down on its commitment to Chicago’s West Side United collaborative, seeking to improve the health and economic well-being of local residents.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints