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CMS OKs pay parity for telephone visits during COVID-19 crisis

CMS agency agreed to raise rates for telephone visits so seniors can receive continuous care without leaving their homes during the pandemic.

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CMS must restart Medicare advance payments and cover Medicaid too

CMS urged to restart its Medicare advance payment program and expand it to cover Medicaid services so practices can remain open during the COVID-19 crisis.

Medicare & Medicaid
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CMS takes additional steps to ensure patients receive medical services

The AMA commends CMS for allowing Medicare beneficiaries in underserved areas to access care from their homes.

Press Releases
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CARES Act: AMA COVID-19 pandemic telehealth fact sheet

The AMA has been working constantly with the Administration to identify issues arising due to COVID-19. Download PDFs of state guidance and directives, telehealth services covered by Medicare, special coding advice and other resources.

Federal Advocacy
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18 MIN READ

AMA, leading physician orgs urge additional COVID-19 legislative steps

Physician organizations urge additional federal support for physician practices that are financially battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
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First payments issued for COVID-19 financial relief

HHS is sending $30 billion now to physician practices and others that treat Medicare patients. AMA details other ways doctors can get help under the $2 trillion CARES Act.

Sustainability
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CARES Act: Medicare’s COVID-19 advance payment program FAQs

The CARES Act speedy rollout led to questions about obtaining the funds and what strings may be attached

Federal Advocacy
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CARES Act: Medicare advance payments for COVID-19 emergency

CMS is providing accelerated or advance payments during the the COVID-19 emergency to Medicare physicians, providers or suppliers.

Federal Advocacy
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Physician practices: Learn how to get help under CARES Act

The $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill makes millions of dollars in emergency loans available to physician groups and other small businesses. Find out more with the AMA.

Sustainability