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Here’s how physicians can access federal financial relief programs

Federal financial relief programs for physicians continue to evolve. Stay updated with the AMA on how to get help.

Sustainability
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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.

Advocacy Update
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Kevin Hopkins, MD, on challenges to team-based care: COVID-19 & beyond

Explore the challenges to team-based care presented by the rapid pivot to telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic–and outline other, more common setbacks affecting team-based care.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Most physicians had little relief from prior authorization as COVID cases soared

Health insurer requirements for advanced approvals associated with treatment delays, care disruption, and patient harm.

Press Releases
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Why audio-only telehealth visits must continue

Phone visits have been a lifeline for vulnerable patients amid COVID-19 and payment for them should be maintained after the pandemic’s over.

Digital
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How unthinking application of “two-midnight rule” can hurt patients

AMA Litigation Center tells federal court patients should have the right to challenge Medicare coverage decisions that reverse physicians’ judgments.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA in the News: March 2021

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

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Todd Askew on financial impact of COVID on physician practices [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the financial impact of the pandemic on physician practices.

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Private Practices
AMA Update Podcast
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 22, 2021

In the news: 52% of health care workers vaccinated against COVID-19, long-haul COVID effects on entire body, AstraZeneca vaccine, Senate delays Medicare payment cuts.

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