Health care worker and patient.
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4 MIN READ

Preventive care: As pandemic stretches on, “no more time to wait”

Learn how to get patients reengaged with the screenings, checkups, immunizations and counseling they need—safely and at zero cost to the patient.

Access to Care
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3 MIN READ

Physician collaboration to accelerate behavioral health integration

AMA and specialty societies join forces to support physician working to integrate mental health care into overall health care.

Press Releases
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11 MIN READ

Todd Askew on improvements in payment for the Medicare Advance Payment Program

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 advocacy efforts and other related news, including federal relief for physicians and vaccine process.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update
Oct 6, 2020 ·
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Kevin Hopkins, MD, discusses telehealth & team-based care

This webinar explores the shift to telemedicine and navigating through potential pitfalls. Watch the video and download the slides to learn more.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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3 MIN READ

AMA: Modify proposed fee schedule to reflect pandemic challenges

Our comments are intended to ensure physicians can continue providing the highest quality care for Medicare beneficiaries during and after this emergency.

Press Releases
Patient consulting with a physician via webcam
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4 MIN READ

To succeed with telehealth, know your “webside manner”

Telemedicine’s video visits require a specific skill set. A physician expert provides tips for improving communication on both ends.

Digital
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12 MIN READ

AMA experts on easing patient concerns about the safety of preventive exams

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by recognizing the continued sacrifices of health care workers during the pandemic.

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Public Health
AMA Update
Person working on a laptop
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4 MIN READ

Senate bill would nix geographic, site restrictions on telehealth

Outdated limits on telehealth have been temporarily waived during the COVID-19 pandemic. AMA supports a bill that makes these waivers permanent.

Digital
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17 MIN READ

Challenges of being older and HIV positive amid the pandemic

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 challenges of being older and HIV positive during the pandemic.

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Public Health
AMA Update