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3 MIN READ

Why audio-only telehealth visits must continue

Phone visits have been a lifeline for vulnerable patients amid COVID-19 and payment for them should be maintained after the pandemic’s over.

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Empty hospital room
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4 MIN READ

How unthinking application of “two-midnight rule” can hurt patients

AMA Litigation Center tells federal court patients should have the right to challenge Medicare coverage decisions that reverse physicians’ judgments.

Medicare & Medicaid
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10 MIN READ

March 26, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA asks FEMA to include physician offices in vaccine distribution efforts and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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11 MIN READ

Mira Irons, MD, on concerns of outdated AstraZeneca vaccine data [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the latest information on the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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11 MIN READ

Mira Irons, MD, on concerns of outdated AstraZeneca vaccine data

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the latest information on the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Public Health
AMA Update
Vaccination
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3 MIN READ

Medicare boosts pay for COVID-19 vaccine administration

Pay rate raised by nearly double following significant advocacy by the AMA regarding the increased expenses to safely administer the vaccines.

Medicare & Medicaid
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1 MIN READ

AMA statement on waiver limiting patient access to life-saving drugs

The Biden administration has wisely withdrawn a pilot waiver that would have threatened the long-term outlook for Medicare beneficiaries.

Press Releases
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Statement on new Medicare payments for COVID vaccine administration

The Biden administration acted promptly in updating the Medicare payment rate for COVID-19 vaccine administration.

Press Releases
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5 big issues for physicians on Capitol Hill in 2021

This year physicians’ visits are virtual, but advocacy in areas such as health coverage and telehealth hit very close to home.

Federal Advocacy