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AMA outlines 5 keys to fixing America’s rural health crisis

Rural health inequities are getting worse, exacerbated by health system strains that are reducing access to care. Here’s how to turn things around.

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Put telehealth into practice

The AMA leads the charge to aggressively expand advocacy, research and resources that keep physician and patient needs at the forefront of telehealth delivery.

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AMA in Action: Supporting telehealth
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Advocacy in action: Supporting telehealth

Download issue brief, report and model legislation PDFs. Telehealth is a vital way to deliver high-quality care. The AMA is fighting to permanently remove restrictions on telehealth coverage and payment. 

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Improving health in rural areas is within our collective reach

The death rate in rural America is 20% higher than in urban centers. The AMA is pursuing policies that can reduce rural health inequities nationwide.

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As digital health tools advance, catch up while earning CME

Physicians can earn a total of 8.5 hours of CME credits with a comprehensive course from the AMA.

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Home-recovery program leads to 44% reduction in readmission rate

Marshfield Clinic was an early adopter of the hospital-at-home idea that improves outcomes. Now Congress must act to boost it in every health system.

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May 17, 2024: National Advocacy Update

House Ways and Means Committee passes short-term extension of telehealth flexibilities and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Permanently expanding telehealth access will improve public health

Telehealth continues to provide immense benefits. Congress should act on a long-term fix to enable widespread access to this vital mode of care.

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5 ways the AMA is fighting for physicians in 2024

Physicians face far too many challenges that interfere with patient care. Find out how the AMA is speaking up for patients and doctors.

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How 9 medical specialties are advancing telehealth

Can we do that with telehealth? The answer is often yes. Learn how pediatricians, ob-gyns and other specialists are pushing forward with telehealth.

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