An experienced radiologist and collegiate professor, Dr. Sammie I. Long holds board certification in vascular and interventional radiology. In addition to her decades of service in the clinical and academic fields, Dr. Sammie I. Long participates as a member of the National Medical Association. A professional scientific organization, the National Medical Association represents the interests of African American physicians throughout the United States. The association, which is the largest of its kind, maintains a commitment to the areas of professional and medical education, scientific knowledge, public health, and health policy. In terms of health policy, the association advocates for several core positions. These include the prioritization of preventive care and disease management to improve the overall quality of care, as well as expanded access to care and wellness programs. In addition, the association supports the preservation of Medicaid and Medicare as health care safety nets and promotes the reduction of health disparities through the use of such tools as health information technology (HIT) and comparative effectiveness research (CER). Finally, the National Medical Association emphasizes both the importance of cultural competency among health care providers and the provision of better care coordination.
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