The American Medical Association’s Commitment to Confronting Racism and Prioritizing Health Equity

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January 11, 2021

Racism and other systemic inequities lead to poor health outcomes for racial minority groups, says the president of the American Medical Association in our latest podcast. Dr. Susan Bailey, in conversation with Business Group on Health CEO Ellen Kelsay, explores how the AMA has worked to confront racism, an insidious threat to public health.

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Susan R. Bailey, MD | President, American Medical Association

Ellen Kelsay | President & CEO, Business Group on Health

Duration 27 min

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