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AMA in the News: May 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for May 2021.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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How CPT codes are keeping pace with COVID-19 vaccine development

The CPT Editorial Panel has learned to adjust to the pandemic’s high demands. Learn more with the AMA.

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May 7, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Washington is the first state to require PPE reimbursement and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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AMA announces update to COVID-19 vaccine CPT codes

New provisional codes created for Novavax vaccine candidate.

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COVID-19 immunization administration and E/M visits

View the guidance and CPT codes for COVID-19 immunization administration and E/M visits.

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Embrace E/M coding changes to cut doctors’ clerical burdens

Learn with the AMA how adapting to E/M coding changes can help boost patient care and professional satisfaction.

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April 9, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Connected MOM Act will help reduce maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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March 26, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA asks FEMA to include physician offices in vaccine distribution efforts and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Medicare boosts pay for COVID-19 vaccine administration

Pay rate raised by nearly double following significant advocacy by the AMA regarding the increased expenses to safely administer the vaccines.

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