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8 MIN READ

Dec. 18, 2020: National Advocacy Update

FDA authorizes first COVID-19 vaccine; provides instruction to providers and patients and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Health care professional
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6 MIN READ

The AMA’s top 10 news stories of 2020

Learn why more physicians are turning to the AMA’s digital offerings for the timely information they need to meet the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Health
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9 MIN READ

Dec. 4, 2020: National Advocacy Update 

Administration finalizes drug pricing actions and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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2 MIN READ

AMA welcomes burden relief finalized in Medicare payment rule

AMA urges Congress to prevent or postpone shocking Medicare offsets.

Press Releases
Digital lock
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5 MIN READ

Cyber vulnerability grows along with COVID-19 pandemic stresses

Hospitals and physician practices are becoming more vulnerable to cyberattacks as the pandemic creates greater demand for telemedicine.

Sustainability
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8 MIN READ

AMA collaboration with Project N95 helps deliver PPE to physician practices

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 second collaboration between the AMA and Project N95 to help bring much-needed PPE to physicians.

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Public Health
AMA Update
Different types of face masks
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3 MIN READ

CMS, insurers should pay doctors for coronavirus protocols and PPE

Physician practices see 57% rise in PPE spending, and nearly all do extra infection control to keep patients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainability
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15 MIN READ

Protecting physicians and hospitals from emerging cyberthreats

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 emerging cyber threats during the pandemic.

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Digital
AMA Update
Illustration of various smart phones, computers, and devices with locks and keys, representing cyber security.
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4 MIN READ

What doctors can do to thwart cybercriminals as 2020 closes

The AMA and American Hospital Association have advice for physicians on how to ensure security and patient privacy when using digital health tools.

Sustainability