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New analysis shows Medicare spending patterns upended by COVID-19

Medicare spending on physician services declined an estimated $9.4 billion between January and June 2020.

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Feb. 26, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on the top issues from the AMA National Advocacy Conference

Top issues from the AMA National Advocacy Conference in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
Feb 25, 2021 ·
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Behavioral health integration strategies for independent practices

In this webinar, physician practice experts provide an overview of their experience integrating behavioral health, how they got started, the challenges and barriers they encountered and how they overcame those challenges and continue to measure success.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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SPS member profile: Art Rousseau, MD

Learn more about SPS member Art Rousseau, MD, a psychiatrist and member of the Oklahoma State Medical Association.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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Fueling your physician practice gets easier with online lending

Loans available from AMA preferred provider Laurel Road can help medical practices deal with expenses or expand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The AMA helps sustain the viability of private practice: Key research & resources

The AMA conducts ongoing, in-depth research on how regulatory burdens affect physician professional satisfaction and payment. Learn more.

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Jan. 22, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Final rule amends regulations governing prevailing wages for foreign workers and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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COVID-19 has made it worse for already struggling private practices

Private physician practices continue to face challenges driven by administrative burdens. Here is what needs to be done to improve practice sustainability.

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AMA's president and president-elect discuss AMA's goals for 2021

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 AMA's priorities for 2021, the outlook for the pandemic, and initiatives to support patients and physicians.

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