Topic in Focus: Telehealth Adoption

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AMA helps physicians put telehealth into practice and get paid for it

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for telehealth services has skyrocketed. That’s why the AMA is leading the charge to aggressively expand telehealth. Learn more.

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How do AI, VR help doctors deliver care? CPT code tells the tale

As augmented intelligence and virtual reality are adopted by more physicians, the coding infrastructure to support these digital tools is meeting the need.

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Big provisions in $1.7 trillion omnibus: What doctors should know

End-of-year spending package didn’t stop all the Medicare pay cuts, but did include some important changes that will help patients and physicians.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
Jan 31, 2023 ·
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Closing the Digital Health Disconnect: A Blueprint for Optimizing Digitally Enabled Care

A panel of experts discuss the AMA Future of Health report from the 2022 HLTH conference, jointly developed by the AMA and Manatt Health.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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What it takes to create a first-class telehealth experience

It’s essential to make sure your patients’ telemedicine experience is optimal. Learn how this Maryland primary care and immediate-care clinic does it.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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What to expect in telehealth in 2023? Here are 5 predictions

Telemedicine use is likely to see another upswing, say experts. Learn what else they are forecasting for this year.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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13 health systems that are innovating to move medicine forward

On prior authorization, telehealth, climate change, health equity and more—these health systems led the way during a trying year. Learn how.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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Readmission, ED-visit odds drop 41% with automated texting

Primary care-based transitional care management programs should consider the strategy that creates limited burden for staff, study says. Learn more.

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A year of recovery: AMA CXO Todd Unger takes a look back at the progress and key voices of 2022 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Look back at what happened in 2022.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast