Advancing Healthcare that is Free of Discrimination

The AGS future vision is that we all are living in a society where we are supported by and able to contribute to communities where ageism, ableism, classism, homophobia, racism, sexism, xenophobia, and other forms of bias and discrimination no longer impact healthcare access, quality, and outcomes for older adults and their caregivers. AGS is committed to taking purposeful steps towards achieving our vision for the future and we have incorporated a priority that cuts across all of our programs, products, and advocacy into our strategies for achieving our vision

This page provides a representative sample of AGS work that is focused on advancing our vision for a future that is free of discrimination. 

Focus

Activity

2004 - 2006

Clinical Care of Diverse Older Adults

Doorway Thoughts, Volume 1 (2004), Volumes 2 and 3 (2006) (no longer available on the web)

 

2014

Clinical Care of Diverse Older Adults

Updated Doorway Thoughts, Volumes 1-3 (no longer available on the web)

 

2015

Homophobia

American Geriatrics Society Care of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults Position Statement - 2015 - Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - Wiley Online Library
 

2016

Clinical Care of Diverse Older Adults

American Geriatrics Society Position Statement: Achieving High-Quality Multicultural Geriatric Care

 

2017

Ageism

When It Comes to Older Adults, Language Matters: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Adopts Modified American Medical Association Style - Lundebjerg - 2017 - Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - Wiley Online Library (June 2017)

 

Diversity in Research

Letter to NIH on Inclusion in Clinical Research Across the Lifespan (June 2017)

 

2018

Genderism

When Women Rise, We All Rise: American Geriatrics Society Position Statement on Achieving Gender Equity in Geriatrics (October 2019)

 

2020

Ageism

Rationing Limited Healthcare Resources in the COVID‐19 Era and Beyond: Ethical Considerations Regarding Older Adults - Farrell - 2020 - Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - Wiley Online Library (May 2020)

 

Racism

Updated AGS Statement Opposing Discrimination (July 2020)

 

Racism

Statement on the Death of George Floyd (July 2020)

 

Ageism

When It Comes to Older Adults, Language Matters and Is Changing: American Geriatrics Society Update on Reframing Aging Style Changes - Trucil - 2021 - Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - Wiley Online Library (September 2021)

 

Ageism

AGS Public Comments to National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Regarding Draft Framework for Equitable Allocation of a COVID-19 Vaccine (September 2020)

 

2021

Racism, Ageism

Future forward: AGS initiative addressing intersection of structural racism and ageism in health care (February 2021)

  • Awarded the 2021 Carter & T. Franklin Williams Geriatric Award from the Rochester Academy of Medicine

     

Racism

AGS Statement Condemning Escalating Violence and Ongoing Harassment of Asian Americans (March 2021)

 

Workforce

AGS Response to NIH request for feedback to Advance and Strengthen Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Biomedical Research Workforce and Advance Health Disparities and Health Equity Research (April 2021)

 

Civil/Voting Rights

AGS Statement on Voting Rights (August 2021)

 

Racisms, Ageism

Charting our first steps: An update on the AGS initiative to address the intersection of structural racism and ageism, Geriatric Nursing (July-August, 2021) 

 

Racism, Ageism

Charting Our First Steps: An Update on the AGS Initiative to Address the Intersection of Structural Racism and Ageism, Journal of Gerontological Nursing (September 2021)

 

Racism, Ageism

AGS 360, AGS Newsletter (Q3, 2021)

 

Workforce

American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Draft Standards on Continuing certification (August 2021)

 

Diversity in Research

National Coverage Analysis Tracking Sheet for Monoclonal Antibodies directed against amyloid for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease (August 2021)

 

Diversity in Research

AGS Comments on draft legislation on the Diverse and Equitable Participation in Clinical Trials (DEPICT) Act (September 2021)

 

2022

Clinical Care of Diverse Older Adults

Geriatrics Cultural Navigator (based on Doorway Thoughts, volume 1-3); Access the current edition of Geriatrics Cultural Navigator 

 

 

Homophobia

AGS Statement Opposing Discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals (May 2022)

 

Diversity in Research

Guidance for including diversity of study populations in abstracts submitted for presentation at the AGS Annual Meeting(First published September 2021)

 

Ageism

AGS Statement on Access to Health Care Across the Lifespan  (June 2022)

 

Homophobia

We Say Gay: AGS Community Rallies in Support of LGBTQ+ Individuals (Q2 AGS Newsletter)

 

Diversity in Research

Change is coming: Efforts to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (September 2022)

 

Ageism, Racism

Exploring the Intersection of Structural Racism and Ageism in Healthcare (October 2022)

 

Diversity in Research

AGS Response to Invitation for Input on the 2023 National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons Living with Dementia and their Caregivers/Care Partners (October 2022)

 

Public Policy

Comments on RFI for Make Your Voice Heard: Promoting Efficiency and Equity Within CMS Programs (November 2022)

 

2023

Terminology

AGS/JAGS author Guidance on Age, Race, Ethnicity Terminology (Published March 2023)

 

Racism, Ableism

Letter to HHS on the Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report for Older Adults (March 2023)

 

Workforce

Comments to Senate HELP Committee on Recommendations to Address the Healthcare Workforce Crisis (March 2023)

 

Diversity in Research

AGS Response to draft NIA-AA Revised Clinical Criteria for Alzheimer’s Disease (August 2023)

 

Ageism

Comments on House W&M Committee RFI: Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas (October 2023)

 

Ableism

Letter to DHS on Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities (November 2023)

 

Demographic Make Up of AGS Members and Leaders

Aggregated demographic data on AGS leadership (AGS 360, Q4 AGS Newsletter)

 

2024

Workforce

AGS ADGAP Response to ABIM Proposed Pilot_Board Cert. for Exceptional Candidates (January 2024)

 

Public Policy

Comment Letter to CMS on Revision to MIPS Geriatrics Specialty Measure Set for PY 2025 (February 2024)

 

 

Diversity in Research

Diversity in research on aging: A new series (April 2024)

 

Diversity in Research

A scoping review of racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities in the outcomes of older adults with cancer(April 2024)

 

Diversity in Research

Letter to the FDA on the Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data in Clinical Trials and Clinical Studies (April 2024) 

 

Diversity in Research

AGS Reaffirms Ongoing Commitment to Just Healthcare System: AGS Opposes Policies that Aim to Eliminate Diversity in Medical Education (April 2024) 

 

 

Diversity in Research

AGS Comments on FDA Draft Guidance for Early Alzheimers Disease Developing Drugs for Treatment (June 2024)

 

 

Diversity in Research

A scoping review of geriatric emergency medicine research transparency in diversity, equity, and inclusion report (July 2024)

 

Diversity in Research

Nomination for PCORI's Call for Systematic Review Topics: Biomarker-based Diagnostic and Staging Performance for Alzheimer's Disease Across Populations (June 3, 2024)

 

Public Policy

Navigating the public discourse around the age of elected officials (Q2 AGS Newsletter)

 

Diversity in Research

AGS Comments on FDA Diversity Action Plans to Improve Enrollment of Underrepresented Populations in Clinical Studies Draft Guidance (September 2024)

 

 

Workforce

AGS Comments on ABIMs Exceptionally-Qualified IMG Pilot Proposal (September 2024)

 

 

Public Policy

AGS Comments on Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging FINAL (September 2024)

 

 

Public Policy

Candidate/Elected Official Questions (Q3 AGS Newsletter)

 

 

Racism, Ageism

AGS Webinar: Ageism: Uncovering the Invisible "-ism" (October 2024)

 

Public Policy

American Geriatrics Society position statement: Making medical treatment decisions for unrepresented older adults (November, 2024)

 

Demographic Make Up of our Members and Leaders

Aggregated demographic data on AGS leadership (AGS 360, Q4 AGS Newsletter)

 

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