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How physicians can help reduce inequities in diabetes prevention

Identifying and fixing gaps in the care process boosts diabetes-prevention referrals. Physician champions are key to effective change.

Health Equity

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Annabelle S. Volgman, MD
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Looking beyond hormone therapy to help menopausal women

New treatments are expanding options for addressing menopausal symptoms, but more education and research are needed.

Population Care
AMA Update for Dec. 18, 2024: Living with chronic pain, lifespan vs healthspan, and updated dietary guideline recommendations (index only)
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Living with chronic pain, lifespan vs healthspan, and updated dietary guideline recommendations

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about chronic pain and updated dietary guidelines.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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10 Min Read

Living with chronic pain, lifespan vs healthspan, and updated dietary guideline recommendations [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about chronic pain and updated dietary guidelines.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast

Latinx health equity

Understand the drivers behind the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx community and learn culturally responsive approaches to address the health inequities.

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To improve maternal outcomes, get mom’s care goals on the board

Physicians and health professionals at Saint Peter’s University Hospital use a structured process that moms love. It starts with a huddle board.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
AMA Update for July 22, 2024: Culturally competent care benefits: Reducing health disparities and patient-centered care examples
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14 Min Read

Culturally competent care benefits: Reducing health disparities and patient-centered care examples

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about culturally competent and patient-centered care.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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14 Min Read

Culturally competent care benefits: Reducing health disparities and patient-centered care examples [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about culturally competent and patient-centered care.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
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Reaffirming our commitment to health equity

Among the important lessons learned from the AMA’s first strategic plan on health equity is that we can mobilize and take action against a seemingly insurmountable challenge.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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The AMA’s 2024—2025 strategic plan to advance health equity

Read about the AMA's 2024-2025 health equity strategic plan which reaffirms its commitment to equity, building upon the foundation laid by its 2021-2023 plan.

Leadership