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6 Min Read

5 questions doctors should ask on mortgage refi options amid COVID-19

Physicians are seeing lower practice revenue due to the pandemic. Find out whether refinancing a mortgage makes sense as a way to boost personal cash flow.

Career Development
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7 Min Read

May 22, 2020: National Advocacy Update

CMS addresses physician concerns on CARES Act fund distribution and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

Why doctors support these COVID-19 relief provisions

Physician practices lost 243,000 jobs in April. The new COVID-19 relief bill contains needed provisions to provide stability and promote public health.

Federal Advocacy
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COVID-19: National Physician Town hall questions on the financial impact of COVID-19

In April, a panel of AMA leaders took to YouTube for a live town hall to shed light on the most pressing issues facing physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infectious Diseases
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4 Min Read

Why COVID-19 is decimating some Native American communities

Learn with experts from the AMA and leading Native American physicians how to improve care for this uniquely vulnerable population.

Population Health
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6 Min Read

97% of practices feel COVID-19 financial sting: Where to get help

AMA experts offer advice on financial sustainability for the many physician practices faced with tough decisions amid postponements, cancellations of nonurgent care.

Sustainability
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3 Min Read

On COVID-19 front lines? Bill would forgive your student-loan debt

New legislation supported by the AMA calls for student-loan forgiveness for physicians and health professionals fighting COVID-19 through care, research.

Residency Finance
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3 Min Read

Need help paying for telehealth? $200 million FCC fund could help

The FCC is taking applications to help physicians pay for telecommunication and information services, and devices to connect with patients remotely.

Infectious Diseases
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4 Min Read

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.

Infectious Diseases