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Core values

- **Addressing Public Health Emergencies**: IDSA recognizes and addresses critical public health issues such as climate change, antibiotic resistance, and pandemic preparedness, which are significant societal concerns[5].
- **Promoting Inclusion, Diversity, Access, and Equity (IDA&E)**: IDSA is committed to creating a welcoming environment that values diversity and works to eliminate health disparities, which is crucial for equitable healthcare delivery[2].
- **Improving Quality of Care**: The society focuses on enhancing the quality, safety, value, and efficiency of infectious disease care through various committees and subcommittees, such as the Practice and Quality Committee and the Quality Measures and Improvement Subcommittee[1].
- **Professional Development and Education**: IDSA supports the continuous learning and professional development of infectious disease professionals, contributing to better healthcare outcomes[1].
- **Advocacy and Policy**: IDSA works on public policy and advocacy to advance strategic priorities, including strengthening the infectious disease workforce, combating antimicrobial resistance, and enhancing pandemic preparedness[1].