Dec 3, 2020 ·
41 Min Read

COVID-19 vaccine update from FDA Director Peter Marks, MD, PhD

In this update, learn how the Emergency Use Authorization process (EUA) is being used to safely deliver accelerated approval for a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Events
COVID-19: What Physicians Need to Know Webinar Series
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 30, 2020

In the news: Dementia and finance problems, CDC recommends first vaccine recipients, CDC shortens quarantine length, HHS allows telemedicine across state lines.

Publications & Newsletters
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Dec. 4, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on 2021 Medicare Final Rule: E/M improvements, budget neutrality cuts to payments

2021 Medicare Final Rule: E/M improvements, budget neutrality cuts to payments in the latest Advocacy spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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COVID-19 capsizes the physician job market: Trends you should know

Medical residents and fellows entering the job market call physician recruiters with “triple the angst” of pre-pandemic days. Learn more with the AMA.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Survey: Physicians laud telehealth’s value, still find barriers

Learn more about what nearly 1,400 doctors are experiencing with telehealth. AMA will keep pushing to eliminate telehealth’s regulatory impediments.

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3 Min Read

With vaccines around corner, don’t give in to COVID-19 fatigue

The vaccine-approval process must be transparent and based on evidence. Meanwhile, everyone must stay on guard against SARS-CoV-2.

Infectious Diseases
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U.S. Surgeon General talks about the need to keep hypertension under control

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how COVID-19 increases the need to keep hypertension under control.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update
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Mira Irons, MD, discusses progress on COVID-19 vaccines and travel guidelines

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing COVID-19 numbers and trending topics, including post-holiday travel precautions and updated CDC guidance.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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2021 Medicare pay schedule eases physicians’ documentation burdens

But the final CMS rule also includes painful cuts for many medical specialties that will hurt all Medicare patients, including those seeking COVID-19 care.

Medicare & Medicaid