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4 MIN READ

3 keys to help your practice achieve health equity in hypertension

Find out how to better collect race and ethnicity data to identify inequities, take action on hypertension and improve blood pressure control.

Hypertension
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28 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity video series: COVID-19 Vaccine & Equitable Distribution

In the AMA's first Prioritizing Equity panel of 2021, leaders in health justice discuss strategies for equity in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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5 MIN READ

3 ways physicians can help combat COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, and other physicians identify what’s driving vaccine hesitancy and how to help patients overcome it.

Public Health
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20 MIN READ

Physician tips on how to talk to patients about vaccines

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing tips for physicians on how to talk to patients about vaccines.

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Public Health
AMA Update
Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: Why the pandemic demands 2021 focus on preventing high BP 

Top cardiologist Clyde Yancy, MD, reflects on lessons learned during COVID-19, health equity and hypertension prevention. 

Hypertension
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10 MIN READ

COVID-19: The long road to recovery

In a virtual address hosted by the National Press Club on January 12, 2021, AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, made an appeal for science in slowing the spread of disinformation and to help turn the tide against COVID-19.

Speeches
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14 MIN READ

Howard Bauchner, MD, shares his medical and scientific wish list

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by taking a look at the state of vaccines and seeking answers to key COVID-19 questions.

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Public Health
AMA Update
A physician giving a patient a vaccination.
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4 MIN READ

Why some patients may vacillate on COVID-19 vaccination

Medical mistrust, long-term safety will be part of the conversation in 2021. Here’s how news organizations can help doctors explore them responsibly.

Public Health
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8 MIN READ

A look back: What we've learned with the COVID-19 update

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by taking a look back at 190 episodes to reveal lessons learned and the way forward.

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Public Health
AMA Update