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Nariman Heshmati, MD
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8 MIN READ

To hear this ob-gyn’s pregnancy advice, patients can press play

AMA member Nariman Heshmati, MD, finds new ways to positively affect patient care. One of them is to answer common pregnancy questions on YouTube.

Population Care
UPDATED
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2 MIN READ

Digital health payment

"Will I receive payment?” Physicians need assurances that digital health solutions are cost-effective and provide a path to payment. Download issue brief, policy, model bill and state law chart PDFs to learn more.

Digital
AMA Update for Oct. 16, 2023: Understanding addiction and treating patients with substance use disorders with Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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12 MIN READ

Understanding addiction and treating patients with substance use disorders with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about substance use disorders and treatment.

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Overdose Epidemic
AMA Update
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12 MIN READ

Understanding addiction and treating patients with substance use disorders with Bobby Mukkamala, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about substance use disorders and treatment.

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Overdose Epidemic
AMA Update Podcast
Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, testifies in Congress
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4 MIN READ

4 ways VA effort undermines state scope of practice standards

The VA’s Federal Supremacy Project does not put veterans first, says AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH. He should know—he is one.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Laptop, stethoscope and mobile device
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5 MIN READ

How state licensing has evolved to meet telehealth’s challenges

Standards of care aren’t dependent on the modality in which care is delivered, so telehealth services must be held to same standard as in-person care.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
UPDATED
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9 MIN READ

Medicare Basics series: Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) ties physicians’ Medicare payments to their individual, group practice or alternative payment model (APM) score.

Medicare & Medicaid
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1 MIN READ

AMA applauds DEA extending telehealth prescription flexibilities through 2024

The AMA applauds the DEA decision to extend flexibilities in the prescribing of controlled substances based on telehealth patient visits through December 31, 2024

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

Oct. 6, 2023: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA to CMS: Take immediate action to ensure physicians do not receive a MIPS payment adjustment in 2024 based on 2022 MIPS performance and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update