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Overcoming practice sustainability challenges during COVID-19

The AMA has developed new resources for practicing physicians in response to the unique operational and business challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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May 1, 2020: National Advocacy Update

CMS must restart Medicare advance payments and cover Medicaid and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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CMS must restart Medicare advance payments and cover Medicaid too

CMS urged to restart its Medicare advance payment program and expand it to cover Medicaid services so practices can remain open during the COVID-19 crisis.

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CARES Act: AMA COVID-19 pandemic telehealth fact sheet

The AMA has been working constantly with the Administration to identify issues arising due to COVID-19. Download PDFs of state guidance and directives, telehealth services covered by Medicare, special coding advice and other resources.

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How doctors can claim share of additional $20 billion in CARES Act aid

Physician practices will get COVID-19 relief pay in proportion to 2018 net patient revenue. Learn more with the AMA about what steps to take next.

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AMA guidance for HHS general allocation fund portal

AMA provides eligibility information on how to receive additional funds for physicians who have already received payments from the initial provider relief fund. View the information needed to apply.

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Fact sheet: Provider Relief Fund second general distribution

Read about the government's second distribution to health care providers of the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund.

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April 24, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Highlights of this week's new supplemental COVID-19 bill

Advocacy spotlight on highlights of this week's new supplemental COVID-19 bill.

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Summary of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (COVID 3.5)

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives approved the latest COVID-19 relief bill, providing additional funding to replenish and supplement key programs under the CARES Act. View the summary of COVID 3.5.

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