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COVID-19 relief bill: What residents, students need to know

The CARES Act may have helpful provisions for residents and medical students that extend beyond student loan relief.

Residency Finance
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First payments issued for COVID-19 financial relief

HHS is sending $30 billion now to physician practices and others that treat Medicare patients. AMA details other ways doctors can get help under the $2 trillion CARES Act.

Sustainability
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AMA President: We’re channeling your collective voices into action

In a national townhall, Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, urges physicians to share where they need COVID-19 support so the AMA can continue to help shoulder the burden.

Infectious Diseases
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April 10, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Financial assistance for physician practices provided in the CARES Act

Learn about financial assistance for physician practices provided in the CARES Act.

Advocacy Update
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April 10, 2020: National Advocacy Update

AMA calls on HHS to issue immediate financial relief to physicians and more National Advocacy Update news.

Advocacy Update
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Medical student-loan repayment and COVID-19: What you need to know

The CARES Act offers some relief from federal student loans. Meanwhile, low interest rates offer a chance for longer-term savings.

Residency Finance
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Liability protections for health care professionals during COVID-19

View the liability protections for health care professional that are currently in effect during COVID-19.

Sustainability
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CARES Act: Medicare’s COVID-19 advance payment program FAQs

The CARES Act speedy rollout led to questions about obtaining the funds and what strings may be attached

Federal Advocacy
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CARES Act: Medicare advance payments for COVID-19 emergency

CMS is providing accelerated or advance payments during the the COVID-19 emergency to Medicare physicians, providers or suppliers.

Federal Advocacy