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Nov. 6, 2020: National Advocacy Update

FBI warns of "imminent cybercrime threat" to U.S. hospitals and health care providers and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Eviction moratorium key weapon in pandemic fight, physicians say

A CDC order to halt evictions helps slow COVID-19’s spread and protects communities most vulnerable to the worst outcomes from the disease.

Judicial Advocacy
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Oct. 30, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Deadline approaching to apply for additional COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds and more in the latest AMA National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Bipartisan House majority backs move to avert possible E/M cuts

Many specialists are facing Medicare pay cuts as high as 11% starting in 2021 unless Congress acts to prevent application of budget-neutrality rules.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Physician survey details depth of pandemic’s financial impact

Despite quick shift on telemedicine, patient visits and physician practice revenue are still far below pre-pandemic levels. Learn more with the AMA.

Sustainability
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Oct. 23, 2020: National Advocacy Update

House members urge action to avert potential E/M cuts and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Essential terms doctors need to know about COVID-19 vaccines

People want a safe and effective SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. These terms are ones your patients will be asking about. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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Oct. 9, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Register for AMA webinar next week: CDC update on COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Latest $20 billion round of CARES Act physician relief now open

Physicians and others have until Nov. 6 to apply. Learn more with the AMA.

Federal Advocacy