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AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Download the PDFs and learn more about ongoing efforts on improving maternal health.

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April 19, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Congressional health care hearings on at-home care, telehealth, and Medicare payments prompt AMA written responses and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Save lives from overdose by following the evidence on what works

Physicians can listen, learn and earn CME credit with an AMA podcast series that offers powerful, practical insights on the opioid-overdose epidemic.

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AMA Update for April 12, 2024: How Ochsner Health is taking on the leading health issues in Louisiana to improve patient outcomes
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How Ochsner Health is taking on the leading health issues in Louisiana to improve patient outcomes

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about health issues in Louisiana.

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AMA Equity Plan 2021-2023

Embedding equity into medicine requires planning and honesty. To meet this moment, the AMA has developed a plan to advance racial and social justice.

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How Ochsner Health is taking on the leading health issues in Louisiana to improve patient outcomes [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about health issues in Louisiana.

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Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about removing barriers to health care access.

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AMA Update for April 1, 2024: Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care
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Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about removing barriers to health care access.

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HealthBegins training & education

Practical education on how to drive radical transformation in equity and care.

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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: What we need to do—now—to address the maternal health crisis

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, learn about the AMA’s newly released recommendations on maternal health and what approaches are needed.

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March 8, 2024: State Advocacy Update

New AMA report on overdose crisis in pregnant and postpartum people and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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