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17 MIN READ

Experts discuss ways to integrate behavioral health into your practice

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 the Behavioral Health Initiative (BHI) Collaborative.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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5 MIN READ

Why COVID-19 hits Latinx at nearly double overall U.S. rate

18% of U.S. residents are Latinx, but they account for 33% of the nation’s COVID-19 cases. Find out what’s driving the inequity and how to fix it.

Population Care
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5 MIN READ

Informe de AMA examina impacto sobre la población Latinx ante COVID-19

Informe encuentra que el impacto por la COVID-19 en la comunidad Latinx probablemente se ha subestimado.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

AMA report examines existing inequity driving Latinx COVID-19 impact

Report investigates reasons behind inequities, finds impact of COVID-19 on Latinx community likely underestimated.

Press Releases
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28 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity video series: Structural Racism and the Latinx Community

In this installment of the AMA Prioritizing Equity webinar series, public health leaders discuss COVID-19 and the Latinx community. Watch now.

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Population Care
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
Physician disinfecting a patient's arm with cotton pad.
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4 MIN READ

Who gets coronavirus vaccine first? Ethics, equity drive plan

Learn more with the AMA about experts’ four-phase plan for the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine upon FDA approval.

Public Health
A physician giving a child a vaccination, both wearing masks.
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4 MIN READ

Flu vaccination: 6 tips to win over the undecideds

Amid a potential twindemic, physicians’ words on influenza immunization carry more weight than usual. This advice will help you persuade the fence-sitters.

Population Care
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3 MIN READ

Chicago connects with community leaders to fight health inequities

The Windy City’s public health officials have partnered with community leaders to target long-lasting outcome gaps that the pandemic has exacerbated.

Health Equity
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4 MIN READ

Surgeon general: Hypertension control must be a national priority

Tailored strategies needed to improve reach, equity of BP-control efforts across health care and other sectors of society. Learn more with the AMA.

Hypertension