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Telehealth resource center: AMA policy resources

Telehealth provides a way for physicians to provide care while keeping patients safe in their homes. Learn about AMA Policies on telehealth and related topics to telehealth services.

Digital
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 12, 2021

In the news: J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause, Administration moves to undo Title X restrictions, proposed gun initiatives, 5,800 COVID-19 cases in vaccinated, IL Medicaid update.

Publications & Newsletters
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Biden signs bill delaying 2% Medicare sequester pay cut until 2022

More action is needed to avoid 4% cut triggered by budgeting rules. Arbitrary, across-the-board physician pay cuts are ill-conceived pandemic policy.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 Min Read

The bad news—and the good—about obesity and COVID-19

Learn with the AMA how patients’ experiences of the pandemic are giving physicians a fresh opportunity to tackle a longstanding disease.

Chronic Diseases
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3 Min Read

Embrace E/M coding changes to cut doctors’ clerical burdens

Learn with the AMA how adapting to E/M coding changes can help boost patient care and professional satisfaction.

CPT®
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1 Min Read

AMA statement on Congress postponing Medicare cuts during pandemic

The Senate and House, Democrats and Republicans, have overwhelmingly acknowledged that cutting Medicare payments during a pandemic is ill-conceived policy.

Press Releases
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3 Min Read

As COVID-19 peaked, prior authorization’s harmful burdens continued

The vast majority of physicians say health plans have gone back to normal on prior authorization, or never relaxed their requirements amid the pandemic.

Prior Authorization
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4 Min Read

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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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