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What it’s like in ophthalmology: Shadowing Dr. Armstrong

For AMA member Grayson W. Armstrong, MD, MPH, one innovation from the pandemic was the use of telemedicine to care for ophthalmic patients.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Telehealth should be lasting care mode, not a temporary measure

Learn from AMA President-elect Jack Resneck Jr., MD, about why congressional legislation is vital to boosting patients’ access to telemedicine.

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Steven Nelson on reimagining care and physician well-being

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Steve Nelson on reimagining care and physician well-being.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
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AMA adopts new policies on final day of Special Meeting

New positions address telehealth confidentiality, medical student training and prescription drug monitoring programs.

Press Releases
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Telehealth a lifeline for patients with substance-use disorders

Virtual care has helped patients overcome barriers such as lack of transportation and treatment stigma. Learn more with the AMA.

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Experiences of minoritized, marginalized physicians in U.S. during COVID-19

The AMA's report on experiences of racially and ethnically minoritized and marginalized physicians in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic looks at the toll on physicians of color.

Infectious Diseases
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What it’s like in anesthesiology and pain medicine: Shadowing Dr. Gulur

AMA member Padma Gulur, MD, says it’s a joy to see patients’ quality of life improve in her care. Learn more about anesthesiology and pain medicine.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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2022 Medicare pay schedule confirms Congress needs to act

Almost 4% drop in Medicare conversation factor set for next year, and nearly 10% in pay cuts all told that Congress must avert with action this year.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Telehealth is here to stay, but payment is key to future use

Learn how telemedicine has come so far in areas such as HIPAA-compliant platforms, and what it will take to make sure it continues to flourish.

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