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4 MIN READ

8 keys to end the nation’s drug-overdose epidemic

The CDC is reporting a record-breaking annual toll of nearly 90,000 U.S. overdose deaths. Learn about the policy steps needed to stem the tide.

Overdose Epidemic
3 MIN READ

COVID-19 immunization administration and E/M visits

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

CPT®
Physician administering vaccine to patient
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6 MIN READ

Why it’s time to address the root causes of health inequity

COVID-19 has raised recognition that racism is a root cause of health inequities. Learn with the AMA how to translate that awareness into action.

Health Equity
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4 MIN READ

3 big challenges to team-based care during the pandemic

With the COVID-19 pandemic came a quick shift to telehealth. Learn with the AMA how medical practices employing team-based care have adjusted.

Scope of Practice
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15 MIN READ

How to advance equity by integrating behavioral health

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 integration of behavioral health in physician practices to advance health equity.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
Three health care workers in PPE
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4 MIN READ

Free up to 3 hours of doctors’ time daily with smart use of MAs

Medical assistants (MAs) can tackle administrative tasks, routine clinical services and help practices excel in team-based care. Learn more with the AMA.

Sustainability
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6 MIN READ

April 23, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Biden administration encourages states to supply more vaccines to primary care physician offices and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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6 MIN READ

April 23, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Montana bill prohibiting gender transition care for minors defeated and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Court: "Anesthesiologist" title is restricted to MDs, DOs

New Hampshire CRNAs’ bid to be called “nurse anesthesiologists” is rejected by the state’s top court.

Scope of Practice