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2 MIN READ

New research shows increase in Americans with uncontrolled high blood pressure

AMA and AHA reaffirm shared commitment to equip physicians and all Americans, particularly communities of color, with resources to lower blood pressure rates.

Press Releases
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5 MIN READ

Gathering race, ethnicity info can help fight inequity. How to do it well.

To achieve BP control for all patient populations, health inequities must be identified. Discover how to capture complete patient data in your practice.

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Hypertension
Health System Spotlight
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Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, explores the context of public health to improve equity

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 latest health equity news, including the understanding of context in public health.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Cambridge Health Alliance

See how Cambridge Health Alliance works in Massachusetts to address the COVID-19 pandemic among essential workers and communities with chronic medical conditions.

Health Equity
5 MIN READ

COVID-19 health equity initiatives: New York City Department of Health

The New York City Department of Health mobilized teams to perform testing and follow-up point of care services as a way to interrupt COVID-19 transmission.

Health Equity
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4 MIN READ

CDC director: Push is on to vaccinate 65% of Americans against flu

The CDC is developing plans to reach communities of color that COVID-19 has hit harder and where flu vaccination rates have traditionally been lower.

Public Health
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7 MIN READ

AMA in the News: August 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2020.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 17, 2020

In the news: Young adults becoming main drivers of new coronavirus infections and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 10, 2020

In the news: Young adults with COVID-19 may take weeks to recover, review finds U.S. vaccines are safe and more.

Publications & Newsletters