Plexus objects shaping physician
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3 MIN READ

Need for glide path on HIPAA telehealth rules at pandemic’s end

The pandemic’s nowhere near over, but when it does end HIPAA requirements on telehealth are set to resume. Learn about AMA advocacy on this front.

Digital
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7 MIN READ

Jan. 21, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Renewal of Public Health Emergency and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
4 MIN READ

COVID-19 financial impact on physician practices

Learn about the economic impact of COVID-19 on physician practices with the COVID-19 Physician practice financial impact survey results.

Sustainability
Nigel Girgrah, MD
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9 MIN READ

Unvaccinated, flooded, burned out: How Ochsner Health perseveres

Terrible trifecta slammed Louisiana health system: low vaccination rates, Hurricane Ida and doctor burnout. Learn how it’s working to overcome it all.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
Building destroyed by Hurricane Ida
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4 MIN READ

First came pandemic surge, then Ida. How Ochsner Health responded.

After Category 4 Hurricane Ida forced evacuation of some facilities, Louisiana-based health system is meeting needs for COVID-19 and other care.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
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18 MIN READ

Ochsner Health on helping patients & community post-Hurricane Ida

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Ochsner Health on protecting patients and community post-Hurricane Ida.

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Sustainability
Moving Medicine Video Update
Patient checking in at a physician's office with patients and office staff wearing masks
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3 MIN READ

Doctors’ offices should be exempt from one-size-fits-all OSHA rule

New federal standards may be appropriate for hospitals, but create burdensome and duplicative requirements for physician offices and ambulatory clinics.

Sustainability
Young boy being checked by a physician, both wearing masks
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3 MIN READ

HHS allocates $25.5 billion to cover financial losses from COVID-19

Applications are now being accepted, through Oct. 26, to help physician practices affected between July 2020 and April 2021. Learn more with the AMA.

Sustainability
Wide shot of Capitol building and plaza at dawn
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3 MIN READ

Congress must tackle Medicare pay, telehealth in reconciliation

Massive budget-reconciliation package should stop 2022 Medicare physician payment cliff and keep telehealth’s momentum going after pandemic.

Medicare & Medicaid