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6 MIN READ

Feb. 4, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Register for the “AMA Advocacy Insights: Top federal issues” webinar and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Why COVID-19 has provided a timeless lesson in ethics

Learn more with the AMA about why the challenges of infection control during a pandemic demonstrate the value of ethics to the medical profession.

Sustainability
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
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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