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SCOTUS affirmative action ruling “undermines the health of our nation”

Supreme Court ruling restricts schools from considering race and ethnicity among the multiple factors in admissions policies.

Press Releases
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Younger and sicker: Trends presage “tsunami” of heart problems

Data on 13,000 young adults shows rising prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. Learn why it amounts to a “smoldering public health crisis.”

Hypertension
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What it takes for health systems to lead on LGBTQ+ patient care

The country’s foremost benchmarking survey shows which organizations are advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ patients. Learn more with the AMA.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
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Physicians can realize their power to advance health equity

Health inequity was spawned by structural racism deeply rooted in history, but change is possible—and necessary. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about irritable bowel syndrome

Discomfort from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can disrupt daily routines and dampen quality of life. A gastroenterologist shares what to keep in mind.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

Blood-donation changes bring equity. Next step: tissue rules.

Amid blood shortage, following the science could boost supply while battling LGBTQ+ stigma. Tissue-donation rules also should be revamped.  

Health Equity
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9 MIN READ

AI in health care, ending physician burnout & more with AMA's new president Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the current state of medicine and the new president's priorities for the next year.

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Leadership
AMA Update
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9 MIN READ

AI in health care, ending physician burnout & more with AMA's new president Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the current state of medicine and the new president's priorities for the next year.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
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4 MIN READ

Inequity damages health—and drains the economy

Health inequities are linked to an extra $320 billion in spending, says Deloitte report. Learn why advancing health equity is everyone’s business.

Health Equity