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March 12, 2021: National Advocacy Update

President signs the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Health equity demands rethink on education, professionalism

Racial and ethnic inequities persist in morbidity, mortality and care access. Read about some big ideas on how to turn the tide.

Health Equity
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AMA presents Government Service Award to Navajo health champion

Mrs. Chee works tirelessly to improve access to care for her Navajo people and to integrate culturally sensitive elements of care.

Press Releases
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Why Medicaid should give moms full year of coverage post-pregnancy

60% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Learn how continuous access to health coverage can help combat nation’s rising maternal mortality rate.

Population Care
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AMA statement on JAMA podcast and tweet

Recent podcast and tweet published by JAMA inconsistent with the policies and views of AMA.

Press Releases
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Health care groups urge more race, ethnicity data for COVID vaccinations

Leading health care advocacy groups urged all health care professionals to collect and report more race and ethnicity data when administering COVID-19 vaccines.

Press Releases
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Prioritizing Equity video series: COVID-19 & trauma-informed approaches

In this edition of the Prioritizing Equity series, leaders in health justice discuss how trauma-informed approaches impact advancing equity during COVID-19. 

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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Why medical students are out to cut telehealth’s red tape

Telehealth is one of three key issues that medical students will be advancing in congressional meetings. Learn more with the AMA.

Medical Students
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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