April 4, 2024
As part of its commitment to promoting an anti-racist culture in medicine, the MMA has developed an Inclusive Communication Guide, which is now available online.
“The words we use can either promote a culture of respect and inclusion or perpetuate harm toward marginalized individuals and communities,” said MMA President Laurel Ries, MD, “As language and culture change over time, it is our responsibility to stay up to date on best practices for communicating about health equity.”
The guide will enable more inclusive communication by providing suggested language, guidance, and explanatory context. It is designed to encourage users to think critically about the words they use, the meaning conveyed, and their potential impact.
May 29, 2025
As the Legislature works to complete its work on the state’s two-year budget, another deadline is looming. Legislators are required to pass a balanced budget before the end of the fiscal year—June 30, 2025. If they don’t meet that deadline, the state will begin a partial shutdown.
May 29, 2025
Registration has opened for the Empowering Physicians: A Night of Reflection and Engagement event, featuring best-selling author Elisabeth Rosenthal, MD.
May 29, 2025
The AMA is encouraging physicians to contact their U.S. senators and urge them to revise the reconciliation bill passed recently by the U.S. House of Representatives. While the bill includes language that would stabilize Medicare physician payments, it also threatens to cripple Medicaid and CHIP.