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4 MIN READ

CMS offers more flexibility, financial stability for COVID-19 care

CMS has taken several actions designed to reduce red tape and encourage telehealth solutions that physicians need to combat the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA welcomes CMS financial relief to nation’s physicians

CMS’ recent action to immediately send accelerated payments to physicians will help keep practices open to Medicare patients.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 16, 2020

In the news: COVID-19 a national emergency, undetected COVID-19 cases for every confirmed, CMS expands telemedicine coverage, 14,000+ cases of COVID-19 in US.

Publications & Newsletters
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AMA applauds Medicare telemedicine policy change during pandemic

The use of telemedicine and remote care services are critical to the management of the COVID-19.

Press Releases
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March 12, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Emergency COVID-19 funding approved

COVID-19 funding approved by Congress and CMS clarifies coverage and payment in the latest AMA Advocacy Update Spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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3 steps to add annual Medicare wellness visits in your practice

Medicare’s annual wellness visit (AWV) encourages and pays for preventive care. Find out more with the AMA on how to streamline your AWV workflow.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Improved access to Medicare preventive services

Understand how Medicare beneficiary access to preventive services improved dramatically when deductibles for preventive services were eliminated.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Medicare in-office ancillary services exception

Explore AMA's research on use and spending for Medicare services that qualify for the in-office ancillary services exemption to Stark self-referral laws.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Medicare Patient Empowerment Act

View the AMA's strong support for the legislation that would allow seniors to see the physician of their choice.

Medicare & Medicaid