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Kaiser Permanente notches perfect score on disability inclusion

Learn how the integrated health system ensures it is an accessible and inclusive workplace for physicians and staffers with disabilities.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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Developing AMA policies

Learn about how the AMA House of Delegates develops policies. Visit PolicyFinder to study more about specific policies.

AMA Policies
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HOD election rules

Find out about the election bylaws and policies for being elected to the AMA House of Delegates.

AMA Elections
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Federation of Medicine shows progress in advancing health equity

An AMA survey provides a snapshot into how physician organizations that are part of the Federation of Medicine are advancing health equity.

Health Equity
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Follow principles in 6 key areas to protect employed physicians

Most physicians are now employed. The AMA outlines essentials on contracts, payment agreements, conflicts of interest, patient advocacy and more.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Proposed rule could advance health equity for disabled patients

HHS proposal to combat discrimination against people with disabilities is a step in the right direction. Learn how the AMA has weighed in.

Population Care
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Time for new ideas to address rising drug shortages

Drug shortages are at highest levels since 2014. Learn about AMA policy to address the shortages that negatively affect patient care across the U.S.

Public Health
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Extending telehealth parity will advance patient care

Payers should extend coverage parity and fair and equitable pay policies across the full range of clinical services—no matter how they are delivered.

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Digital
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA’s Center for Health Equity mission and guiding principles

Learn about the AMA’s Center for Health Equity mission and guiding principles for embedding health equity within the association and the medical profession. Download PDFs of their work.

AMA Center for Health Equity