Different types of face masks
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CMS, insurers should pay doctors for coronavirus protocols and PPE

Physician practices see 57% rise in PPE spending, and nearly all do extra infection control to keep patients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainability
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Nov. 13, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Ongoing AMA advocacy efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and more in the latest Federal Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA announces vaccine-specific CPT codes for coronavirus immunizations

New codes will help track, allocate and optimize resources for a national COVID-19 immunization program.

Press Releases
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Coding tips to help your practice integrate behavioral health

There’s a big need to improve patient access to behavioral health services. Learn with the AMA how to make behavioral health integration sustainable.

Sustainability
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AMA in the News: October 2020

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

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U.S. Capitol building at night
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Bipartisan House majority backs move to avert possible E/M cuts

Many specialists are facing Medicare pay cuts as high as 11% starting in 2021 unless Congress acts to prevent application of budget-neutrality rules.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Laurie McGraw explains the link between two medical terminologies and quality care

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing two medical terminologies, CPT and SNOMED CT, and the importance to providing quality care.

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AMA Update
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Oct. 23, 2020: National Advocacy Update

House members urge action to avert potential E/M cuts and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
A doctor speaking to an African-American mother and her child, all of them wearing masks.
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How to deliver preventive services at no cost to your patients

New AMA resources break down the preventive services available without patient cost-sharing, and how to properly code for them.

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