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7 MIN READ

Meet the AMA’s Capitol Hill allies protecting patients and practices

Learn how a diverse group of lawmakers has worked with the AMA to carry favorable legislation over the finish line and block harmful measures.

Federal Advocacy
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2 MIN READ

Medicare sequester stakes rise with 6% doctor pay cut in store

Congress must take immediate action to stop what could amount to big cuts for physician practices already slammed by drop in revenues during the pandemic.

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 MIN READ

Unprecedented measure on PA oversight fails to reach floor

Bill would allow physician assistants (PAs) to practice without oversight or collaboration after six months of full-time practice.

Scope of Practice
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3 MIN READ

Why Medicaid should give moms full year of coverage post-pregnancy

60% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Learn how continuous access to health coverage can help combat nation’s rising maternal mortality rate.

Population Care
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15 MIN READ

Todd Askew recaps takeaways from National Advocacy Conference

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with a recap on takeaways from National Advocacy Conference.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update
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5 MIN READ

11 telehealth tweaks that help team-based care flourish

A new paper outlines team-based care experiences during telehealth and offers a practical guide on how to adapt the model for online visits.

Digital
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2 MIN READ

Why Congress must act now to prevent physician Medicare pay cuts

As their revenue plummets during the pandemic, physicians are in store for 2% Medicare pay cuts. Learn more with the AMA.

Medicare & Medicaid
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8 MIN READ

Feb. 26, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA urges Biden Administration to include physician offices in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plans and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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6 MIN READ

Feb. 26, 2021: State Advocacy Update

South Dakota physician assistant independent practice bill defeated and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update