A stethoscope and calculator sit on top of a medical billing statement.
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3 MIN READ

How to keep your physician practice going during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 is putting a financial squeeze on doctors’ offices. These 14 key tips from the AMA can help you assess the situation and move ahead.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

AMA announces private practice resources during COVID-19 pandemic

AMA also highlights government stimulus provisions that can help private practice.

Press Releases
Physician writing on a clipboard at their desk
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4 MIN READ

COVID-19 communication: Refining team-based care in a time of crisis

Find out how one Wisconsin health system implemented an incident command structure to keep the health care team informed about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Health
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1 MIN READ

AMA statement on Congressional stimulus package

While we still must review the entire stimulus package, we appreciate that the legislation attempts to increase access to personal protective equipment.

Press Releases
Forest fire
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7 MIN READ

How Kaiser Permanente manages at burning edge of climate change

One doctor’s harrowing story sheds light on the personal and professional impact of increasingly common and severe weather events—and the health system coordination needed to survive them.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
Puerto Rico side street
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4 MIN READ

Hurricane Maria hindered BP efforts, but Puerto Rico marches on

High-sodium emergency rations have made it harder for patients to keep their BP under control. Learn more about successful hypertension efforts on the Caribbean island.

Hypertension
Damaged home in Puerto Rico
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4 MIN READ

Physicians helped boost aid for Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Action taken by AMA House of Delegates credited with helping deliver relief to U.S. areas devastated by hurricanes.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

Give now to help practices recover from natural disasters

Hurricane season devastated medical practices in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. A new fund offers a way to help restore access to patient care.

Sustainability
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6 MIN READ

Hurricane-relief effort aims to get practices back online ASAP

What physicians need to know about how they can help, with their dollars or through volunteer efforts to help those affected by Harvey and Irma.

Sustainability