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Drafting error could mean 21% tax hit on CARES Act relief funds

Congress wrote in tax exemptions, but failed to cover all the bases. The AMA and others are asking to fix these unintentional tax consequences.

Federal Advocacy
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June 19, 2020: National Advocacy Update

AMA opposes HHS rule removing protection against discrimination and more National Advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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After COVID-19, $250 billion in care could shift to telehealth

A new report quantifies what it could mean if telehealth use continues post-pandemic, but cautions planning must start now to keep the momentum going.

Digital
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What the CARES Act means for physicians & medical students

View a summary of benefits of the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security" (CARES) Act for health care professionals.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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CARES Act/COVID 3.5: Loans & other financial assistance for physician practices

This fact sheet provides resources about programs that will soon be available through the Small Business Administration as part of the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security" (CARES) Act.

Federal Advocacy
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COVID-19 relief fund distribution targets Medicaid/CHIP doctors

Doctors who have not received COVID-19 relief payments but provide care to Medicaid and CHIP enrollees will be in targeted in a $15 billion allocation.

Sustainability
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Calling for additional relief for physician practices and Medicaid

The next COVID-19 relief package must include additional financial relief for practices, federal Medicaid support, and liability protection for doctors.

Federal Advocacy
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AMA urges HHS to address funding for Navajo COVID-19 hot spot

Money allocated by Congress is not getting to where it’s needed to cool a COVID-19 hot spot and provide testing for American Indian/Alaska Native people.

Population Health
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COVID-19: National Physician Town hall questions on residency

Get answers to questions asked on how the AMA is advocating for resident and fellow physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resident Advocacy