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Telehealth patient and physician
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3 Min Read

Bill requires ERISA plans to cover telehealth during COVID-19

The AMA backs the bipartisan House legislation, which also establishes pay parity between telehealth and face-to-face visits, including audio-only encounters.

Digital
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13 Min Read

The pandemic's impact on the Native American population

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 health care disparities in the Native American population.

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Population Health
AMA Update
Blood pressure device
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3 Min Read

Project aims to validate clinical accuracy of BP measurement devices

Through independent review of blood pressure devices, a first-of-its-kind listing of clinically validated BP devices has been released in the U.S.

Prevention & Wellness
Overhead of Marshfield Clinic Health System
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6 Min Read

Rural system may not see COVID-19 surge, but still faces challenges

The COVID-19 pandemic is putting the rural Marshfield Clinic Health System to the test and, by working together, its team is rising to the occasion.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
Patient speaking with health care professional via tablet
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4 Min Read

COVID-19 makes telemedicine mainstream. Will it stay that way?

Flexibility from the federal government has helped enable much greater use of telemedicine to help patients practice physical distancing. Will the genie get put back in the bottle?

Digital
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13 Min Read

Experts discuss the obstacles and the opportunities using telemedicine

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by helping physicians with the expansion of telemedicine.

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Digital
AMA Update
UPDATED
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9 Min Read

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.

Federal Advocacy
Person wearing a face mask
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7 Min Read

COVID-19: How a Chicago health system reaches communities of color

Cook County Health in Chicago was prepared for a COVID-19 surge early on. Now, ongoing efforts focus on reaching African American and low-income communities.

Health Equity
5 Min Read

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) releases its COVID-19 Telehealth Program fund

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new funding opportunity related to its COVID-19 Telehealth Program. Learn more about the criteria.

Digital