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Steven Stack, MD, MBA, on the role of health departments to safely reopen states

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 the role of state public health departments in the reopening during the pandemic.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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3 MIN READ

Reopening practices need access to PPE, infection-control supplies

Shortages of personal protection equipment and other COVID-19 infection-control supplies may hinder physician’s ability to reopen their practices.

Sustainability
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5 MIN READ

In COVID-19 crisis, AMA’s powerful voice rings out to save lives

Learn about the AMA’s effective advocacy on critical issues such as access to PPE, telehealth, financial relief for doctors, health care inequities, and more.

Public Health
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6 MIN READ

Calling for additional relief for physician practices and Medicaid

The next COVID-19 relief package must include additional financial relief for practices, federal Medicaid support, and liability protection for doctors.

Sustainability
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7 MIN READ

May 29, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Telehealth coverage for ERISA plans is needed and more in the latest National Advocacy Updates.

Advocacy Update
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6 MIN READ

Survey: Doctors’ big COVID-19 worry is keeping their families safe

AMA survey reveals concerns of physicians and other health professionals as they cope with COVID-19. Learn how one university health system is using results to take action.

Physician Health
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7 MIN READ

May 15, 2020: National Advocacy Update

House democrats unveil COVID 4.0 relief package and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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7 MIN READ

Patient fears push rapid evolution at a small family practice

Find out how a nimble Wisconsin private practice has eased patient concerns about COVID-19 and embraced the potential of telemedicine.

Private Practices
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COVID-19: National Physician Town hall questions on PPE

Find answers to your pressing questions about PPE shortages, supply management, public policies and more.

Public Health