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5 Min Read

Get FaceTime with Congress to hit on key pandemic relief measures

Lack of progress on COVID-19 financial relief is frustrating, but the Congressional recess offers a chance to connect with legislators that needs to be taken.

Sustainability
Ami Shah, MD
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Q&A: This radiologist sheds light on pandemic’s new liability concerns

AMA member Ami Shah, MD, explains why she got involved in this advocacy work and how organized medicine continues to help her amplify her voice and expand her reach.

Sustainability
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3 Min Read

July 31, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Senate Republicans unveil details of fourth COVID-19 relief package

Senate Republicans unveil details of fourth COVID-19 relief package in the latest Advocacy Update Spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

6 reasons why COVID-19 medical liability shield critics are wrong

Opposition has emerged to a bill that offers liability protection to doctors providing COVID-19 care. But arguments used against the bill are invalid.

Sustainability
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Resident medical liability lawsuits: Why and how often they happen

Medical liability cases are a challenge for any doctor, and even more for physicians still in training. Dive into the numbers behind this phenomenon.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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9 Min Read

Todd Askew on AMA’s advocacy support for physicians reopening their practices

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the second of a two-part series, about AMA's latest advocacy efforts.

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Private Practices
AMA Update
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3 Min Read

Why physicians need COVID-19-related medical liability protections

Congress is considering legislation to protect physicians providing care during the pandemic public health emergency.

Sustainability
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4 Min Read

June 5, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Calling for additional relief for physician practices and Medicaid in the COVID-4 bill

Advocacy spotlight on Calling for additional relief for physician practices and Medicaid in the COVID-4 bill.

Advocacy Update
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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.

Infectious Diseases