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Experts discuss ways to integrate behavioral health into your practice

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 Behavioral Health Initiative (BHI) Collaborative.

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AMA Update
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6 best practices to sharpen physicians’ use of telehealth

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust telehealth into homes across the world. Learn top experts’ advice on how to ensure effective use of telemedicine.

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Senate bill would nix geographic, site restrictions on telehealth

Outdated limits on telehealth have been temporarily waived during the COVID-19 pandemic. AMA supports a bill that makes these waivers permanent.

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COVID-19: Frequently asked questions

Review the answers to the frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19.

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AMA COVID-19 Guides
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How to boost vaccination rates during the COVID-19 pandemic

Learn about AMA and CDC resources to help you ensure patients get inoculations to ease pressure on an already strained health care system

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Why telehealth progress could be erased if Congress fails to act

Most telehealth coverage for Medicare patients is set to expire. Here’s how to maintain seniors’ access to care while they stay safe at home.

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Taking action on opioid use disorder, pain & harm reduction during COVID-19

Policy recommendations focused on pain, opioid use disorder (OUD) and harm reduction to help states during the COVID-19 epidemic.

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How to maintain momentum on telehealth after COVID-19 crisis ends

Telehealth use has exploded after regulatory barriers were temporarily removed. The AMA advocates for making many of these emergency changes permanent.

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Pandemic fear: Ensure patients with chronic disease receive care

Using telehealth, physicians can reach patients with chronic diseases who might be hesitant to make an appointment. Learn more about how virtual visits can help.

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