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5 MIN READ

How to tackle health inequities with science, data during pandemic

Longstanding inequities have been magnified during COVID-19. There are ways to set things right for path ahead.

Health Equity
Microscope
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5 MIN READ

How evidence is guiding COVID-19 vaccine development

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, explains the mechanisms in place to ensure a safe and effective immunization against the deadly respiratory illness.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Data from 10 cities show COVID-19 impact based on poverty, race

Poverty plays a role in deaths and infections, but racism was still a factor in higher income areas. Learn why further community study is needed.

Health Equity
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10 MIN READ

Celebrating the work in policy, health justice of John Lewis

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by celebrating the work in health justice and policy of Congressman John Lewis.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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5 MIN READ

AMA and Center for Health Equity resources on COVID-19

Find a list of resources from the AMA and the AMA Center for Health Equity for addressing health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Equity
UPDATED
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2 MIN READ

The role of data collection in the COVID-19 pandemic

Data (especially data on race/ethnicity, age, gender) is critical to understanding the impact of COVID-19 across the United States.

Health Equity
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3 MIN READ

7 ways Congress can cut COVID-19’s health inequities

The deadly pandemic has not hit all communities equally. Find out what doctors, nurses and hospitals agree should be done to address the problem.

Health Equity
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8 MIN READ

How Kaiser Permanente fights inequity in the face of COVID-19

With COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on Black and Latinx communities, Kaiser Permanente stands with those who are fighting for equity and justice.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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12 MIN READ

Edward Ellison, MD, on ways health care leaders bring equity to organizations

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 how health care leaders can bring diversity, inclusion and equity to their organizations.

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Health Equity
AMA Update