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Aug. 7, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Expanded access to provider relief fund for physicians with patients insured by Medicaid and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Physicians have role in the new COVID-19 lab reporting requirements

New national COVID-19 lab data reporting requirements call for collecting demographic data necessary to help contact tracing and address inequities.

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July 31, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Senate Republicans unveil details of fourth COVID-19 relief package

Senate Republicans unveil details of fourth COVID-19 relief package in the latest Advocacy Update Spotlight.

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6 reasons why COVID-19 medical liability shield critics are wrong

Opposition has emerged to a bill that offers liability protection to doctors providing COVID-19 care. But arguments used against the bill are invalid.

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HEALS Act: What physicians and medical students need to know

The AMA offers highlights on the latest bill in response to COVID-19: "Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, and Schools Act” (HEALS Act).

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Experts: Here’s how many more contact tracers U.S. needs

Without adequate tracing, COVID-19 surges will continue to flare. Here’s what AMA, others tell Congress about how many contact tracers are needed.

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Deadline extended to apply for Medicaid/CHIP provider relief funds

Physicians have until Aug. 3 to apply for a special relief distribution targeting practices that haven’t received payment from the Provider Relief Fund.

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Cutting Medicare pay during COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t make sense

Physicians practicing certain medical specialties, already facing severe economic strain, may be subject to big Medicare pay cuts in 2021.

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How physician practice reopening is going in 6 states

New survey sheds light on the major challenges that doctors are facing in a mix of states, from Colorado to Maryland.

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