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Inequities in maternal mortality must be attacked head-on

The U.S. is one of only three nations where maternal mortality rates are rising, but 60% of these deaths are preventable, AMA president-elect tells Congress.

Population Care
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New ICD-10 codes will help physicians tackle social barriers to care

AMA, UnitedHealthcare will work to address the social factors that affect patients’ health by standardizing data collection on their social determinants of health.

Digital
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UNH and the AMA collaborate to address access to better health

UNH and AMA support data use for social determinants of health to improve social services referrals and build efforts to help the underserved get health care.

Press Releases
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How health care organizations can best support communities they serve

Health care organizations need to be aware of the role they play in supporting the economic and social fabric of the communities they serve.

Ethics
The members of A New Pear-spective (left to right): Brian Park, Kristin Pascoe, Randall Olmsted, Zach Solomon and Andres Espinoza.
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Medical students glimpse health disparities across the miles

The AMA Global Health Challenge allows medical students to work with patients abroad and gain invaluable experiences in global health.

Health Equity
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AMA Journal of Ethics tackles health care for undocumented immigrants

With immigration policies dominating national and local news, the AMA Journal of Ethics devoted its January issue to health care for undocumented immigrants.

Press Releases
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Nov. 29, 2018: National Advocacy Update

CMS on beneficiaries' social determinants of health and revised FDA compounding guidance in AMA's national advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 1, 2018: State Advocacy Update

2018 Health Workforce Mapper now available and MMA holds lawmakers accountable in the latest AMA state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA announces medical student winners of 2018 Global Health Challenge

AMA and AMA Insurance Agency announced medical students from California Northstate University, College of Medicine won the 2018 AMA Global Health Challenge.

Press Releases