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New CPT codes for multi-virus tests detect COVID-19 and flu

New additions and revisions to the CPT code set report medical services sparked by the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
Oct 6, 2020 ·
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Behavioral health integration webinar series: Billing & coding 101

Physician experts discuss how to bill and get paid for behavioral health care services.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Why patients want doctors to lead the care team

Nearly all patients believe physicians’ extensive training and education is vital to their care. Learn more about what the AMA is doing to #StopScopeCreep.

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AMA: Modify proposed fee schedule to reflect pandemic challenges

Our comments are intended to ensure physicians can continue providing the highest quality care for Medicare beneficiaries during and after this emergency.

Press Releases
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Joining physician-led integrated systems: A guide to better decision making

A roadmap to guide residents and physicians to select a physician-led integrated health system as a viable practice option. The governance and culture of a health system can have a significant effect. AMA's guide can help your decision making.

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AMA in the News: September 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for September 2020.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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4 MIN READ

7 key ways to gauge physician time lost to EHR work

Learn about the essential pieces that can be extracted from the electronic health record that, when standardized, could help unlock a better clinical environment.

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COVID-19 response spurs rapid development of 2 new CPT codes

An update to the AMA CPT code set includes two additions that were sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic response and have been approved for immediate use.

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Congress plays name game to redefine “physician” under Medicare

Legislation would allow clinical psychologists to direct inpatient or partial hospitalization care without consulting a medical doctor.

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