Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Opioids Aug 10, 2020

How patients’ trauma perpetuates the nation’s overdose epidemic

To end the drug overdose epidemic, experts say to take holistic view, focus on preventing overdoses in general and avoid fixating on a specific drug.

CPT®

COVID-19 coding and guidance

CPT® coding advice, fact sheets and guides for reporting of the novel coronavirus across the nation’s health care system, including full code descriptors.

Public Health Aug 10, 2020

Video conversation: The critical role of health care professionals during COVID-19

Join a live video conversation with FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn to discuss the critical role of health care practitioners during COVID-19.

Public Health Aug 10, 2020

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: A look at innovation supporting physicians during the pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by supporting innovation for physicians, practices and health systems.

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Residency Aug 10, 2020

4 ways the pandemic is changing the fellowship match process

The COVID-19 pandemic is complicating the fellowship match, but applicants can make moves to strengthen their candidacy, a recent article says.

Digital Aug 7, 2020

Why so many patients still can’t connect to doctors via telehealth

Telehealth is essential for older adults with multiple chronic conditions and higher risk for COVID-19. But millions are unable or unready to connect.

Patient Support & Advocacy Aug 7, 2020

Over 200,000 Missourians will get covered with Medicaid expansion

Missouri voters take a step to improve the health of people in their state by approving a state constitution amendment to expand Medicaid eligibility.

AMA in the News Aug 7, 2020

AMA in the News: August 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2020.

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How patients’ trauma perpetuates the nation’s overdose epidemic

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: A look at innovation supporting physicians during the pandemic

COVID-19 coding and guidance

CPT® PLA Codes

Ending health inequity requires new skill: structural competency

As pandemic heightens learner inequities, med ed must address them

4 ways the pandemic is changing the fellowship match process

Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Girl has ravenous appetite, weight gain

Ruling threatens essential physician attorney-client privilege

AMA: Insurers misused CPT codes to hide administrative costs

Auto & transportation discounts

5 kinds of AMA member benefits you may have overlooked

Proceedings of the 2020 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

Gerald E. Harmon, MD, wins office of president-elect

Medical education leadership opportunities

About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

Submitting a resolution to the Senior Physicians Section (SPS)

Women Physicians Section Inspiration Award

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 3, 2020

RUC recommendations, minutes & voting

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How patients’ trauma perpetuates the nation’s overdose epidemic

COVID-19 coding and guidance

Video conversation: The critical role of health care professionals during COVID-19

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: A look at innovation supporting physicians during the pandemic

4 ways the pandemic is changing the fellowship match process

Why so many patients still can’t connect to doctors via telehealth

Over 200,000 Missourians will get covered with Medicaid expansion

AMA in the News: August 2020

Membership Moves Medicine™