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Aug. 7, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on 2021 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule and Quality payment program proposed rule

2021 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule and Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule in this Advocacy Update Spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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July 31, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Senate Republicans unveil details of fourth COVID-19 relief package

Senate Republicans unveil details of fourth COVID-19 relief package in the latest Advocacy Update Spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Burnout isn’t due to resiliency deficit. It’s still a system issue.

Even the most resilient physicians have substantial rates of burnout. Learn more about what health systems must do to improve physician well-being.

Physician Health
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8 Min Read

How Kaiser Permanente fights inequity in the face of COVID-19

With COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on Black and Latinx communities, Kaiser Permanente stands with those who are fighting for equity and justice.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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16 Min Read

How to help patients manage high blood pressure remotely

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 how physicians can help patients manage high blood pressure remotely.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

America’s health care crisis is much deeper than COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic didn’t create the problems in our health system, it revealed them in a way that can no longer be ignored.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 Min Read

4 ways to get help cutting the stupid stuff at your health system

Small annoyances can add up to big administrative burdens for doctors. Learn more from the AMA about how to engage appropriate departments and get the help you’ll need.

Sustainability
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5 Min Read

Telehealth keeps care continuity during COVID-19—that must continue

When physician offices closed and patients stayed home, telehealth helped maintain continuity of care. AMA experts explain how to keep this going.

Digital
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5 Min Read

How to create better EHR usability to enhance physicians’ lives

Physicians recognize the value of the EHR for patient care, but also experience negative associations with patient interactions and work-life integration.

Digital