Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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Jill Kalman, MD, and Sandra Lindsay, DHSc, MSN, RN
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How two women leaders are shaping the future of health care

Northwell Health’s Jill Kalman, MD, and Sandra Lindsay, DHSc, MSN, RN, lead with courage and purpose, breaking barriers, building trust, opening doors. 

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Health System Spotlight

Telehealth and Aging Education

Explore education from the West Health Institute on adapting telehealth services to the unique needs of older patients.

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Health equity in organized medicine survey reports

The Health Equity in Organized Medicine (HEIOM) survey collects data on efforts by state/territorial and specialty medical associations to advance health equity.

Health Equity
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Rural EMS is on life support, imperiling health equity—and ethics

Reliance on emergency medical services in rural areas doesn’t just influence health care cost and access. It also affects the workforce.

Population Health
AMA Update for July 14, 2025: Innovative residency orientation program teaches local history to improve culturally competent care
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Innovative residency orientation program teaches local history to improve culturally competent care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top challenges that pediatricians are facing today. Learn more about University of Mississippi Medical Center's orientation program for new residents.

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Roots of health inequity

Explore the root causes of health inequity with online learning resources from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).

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Innovative residency orientation program teaches local history to improve culturally competent care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top challenges that pediatricians are facing today. Learn more about University of Mississippi Medical Center's orientation program for new residents.

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CPT® webinar series past events

Listen to and watch past webinars from CPT® to learn about the CPT code set, E/M updates, AI taxonomy, digital therapeutics and more. 

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Yolanda Lawson, MD
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Campaign takes on big threat to Black women: high BP

74,000-plus have taken the Release the Pressure pledge to prioritize heart health. Learn about the initiative and how the AMA advances health equity.

Population Health

Equity in Medical Health Care CME

Health care in America is beset by wide disparities and inequities. Learn how to promote and enhance equity in all health care fields while earning CME credits at your own pace.

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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

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Publications of the Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium

Learn more about publications of the Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium for undergraduate and graduate medical education.

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