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What is health equity

WEBContents. Health equity, in the words of physician and epidemiologist Camara Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, is “assurance of the conditions for optimal health for all people. …

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Health Equity and the Circle of Human Concern

WEBThe boundary of the circle of human concern is shaped by those within via the lens of othering and belonging. Interactions and contestations around this boundary have …

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What are social determinants of health

WEBThe profound impact of SDOH can persist across generations and drive health inequity based on race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Social determinants …

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What is meant by population health—and why it matters

WEBThe population health approach helps by: Focusing on wellness instead of sick care. Using data more effectively to improve care. Engaging patients in their care. …

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Measles on the Rise: How Can Physicians Help

WEBMeasles, once essentially eradicated, affects 90% of those exposed (without vaccination) and cases have increased 18% since 2022 – with deaths growing 43% in …

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How U.S. policy can shape your patients’ health outcomes

WEBHow U.S. policy can shape your patients’ health outcomes. Feb 21, 2022 . 4 MIN READ. By. Andis Robeznieks , Senior News Writer. Print Page. A recent analysis of …

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American Medical Association v. United HealthCare, 588 …

WEBTitle: American Medical Association v. United HealthCare, 588 F.Supp.2d 432 (S.D.N.Y. 2008) Author: American Medical Association Subject: The issue in this class action …

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Medical students: Start here to learn about health systems science

WEBHealth systems science also is the emerging third pillar of medical education. Applied in conjunction with the basic and clinical sciences, it provides a framework for …

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Health reform: How to improve U.S. health care in 2020 and beyond

WEBHealth reform: How to improve U.S. health care in 2020 and beyond. Health care remains a major theme in our national conversation. And as we approach the …

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COVID-19 is transforming public health. It’s not the first time.

WEBDr. Choucair: There have been three distinct revolutions in the modern era of public health. The first was around communicable disease and that was beginning in …

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Big cities need bold and specific plans to end health inequities

WEBSome plans had a focus on health equity, but not specifically on racial health equity. Washington’s plan, for example, had goals linked to social determinants of health …

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Trends in health care spending Healthcare costs in the US AMA

WEBTrends in health care spending. UPDATED Mar 20, 2023 . 5 MIN READ. Print Page. Health spending in the U.S. increased by 2.7% in 2021 to $4.3 trillion or …

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What illnesses are going around

WEBThe AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in RSV, COVID-19, influenza, …

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Driving the future of digital health American Medical Association

WEBOur goal is simple: in the early stages of ideation, design, development and validation, we are working to encourage health innovation that addresses the needs and cultural …

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Why reducing stigma and managing mental health in medical …

WEBAMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health …

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Chronic Diseases American Medical Association

WEBChronic diseases are long-term health conditions that can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life. Some of the most common chronic diseases include …

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What doctors wish patients knew about improving gut health

WEBEat a well-balanced diet. When it comes to improving gut health, it is important to “eat right, exercise and drink plenty of water,” Dr. Seabrook said. “That’s …

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City-level data reveals health inequities are far from inevitable

WEBA prime example of this occurred more than 15 years ago in Chicago, when researchers at the Sinai Urban Health Institute discovered that the city’s Black mortality …

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New rules will help boost coverage, protect consumers

WEBThe Biden administration has recently taken some positive steps to help more Americans gain access to high-quality health insurance coverage. First is a newly …

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To succeed with health care AI, get rid of the black box

WEBThe use of augmented intelligence (AI)—often called artificial intelligence—in health care is rapidly evolving, but experts say its growth and adoption could stall if …

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Access to abortion and women’s health: What the research shows

WEBAs physicians and their patients brace for a new reality that makes it even harder to access abortion care, previous research shows they can expect to see …

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5 ways the AMA is fighting for physicians in 2024

WEBPrior authorization is a health plan cost-control process that AMA survey research shows leads to delayed and abandoned care, negatively affecting patient …

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How Ochsner Health is taking on the leading health issues in …

WEBUnger: Hello and welcome to the AMA Update video and podcast. We're back with another episode in our new "What Keeps Me Up" series, where we talk with …

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Recent AMA Litigation Center Cases Concerning Physicians’ …

WEB1 Recent AMA Litigation Center Cases Concerning Physicians’ Medical Practice Liability to Non-Patients Davis v. South Nassau Communities Hospital 26 N.Y.3d 563 (NY Ct. App. …

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Medical Student Debt AMA

WEB8 increased need for primary care physicians, with deficits of 35,000-40,000 adult generalists 10 9 projected by 20252; and. 11 Whereas, Three-quarters of medical …

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The Civil Rights Era 1955-1968

WEBSummary. In the US, organized medicine emerged from a society deeply divided over slavery, but largely accepting of racial inequities and theories espousing black inferiority. …

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 15, …

WEBBloomberg Law (4/18, Lopez, Phengsitthy, Subscription Publication) reports, “The drug industry and health providers are divided over a freshly revised review …

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Kaplan USMLE Step 3: Teen with a newly enlarged heart

WEBA 17-year-old boy who is hospitalized for depression on the general psychiatric unit complains of severe chest pain. The pain is worse on inspiration and has …

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