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New policies on treating pain, OUD emerge from COVID-19 crisis

The DEA is allowing qualified physicians to prescribe buprenorphine over the telephone so patients can stay home. The AMA urges states to do the same.

Behavioral Health
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Providing patient care remotely in a pandemic

Principle IX of the AMA Principles of Medical Ethics provides that physicians should “[s]upport access to care for all people.”

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Ethics
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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New CPT resources help doctors adapt to shifting COVID-19 demands

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced rapid changes on the way physician practices operate, but these resources can help doctors navigate the shifting terrain.

CPT®
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Medical students: How to keep learning as COVID-19 volunteers

AMA webinar provides real-world examples of ways medical students can help patients while continuing to build competencies during the outbreak, sometimes for credit.

Med Student Health
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AMA expands Digital Health Playbook Series to integrate telemedicine

Best practices and tips learned from multiple sources are combined into an authoritative resource.

Press Releases
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Young physicians discuss the challenges of COVID-19 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 supporting young physicians during the pandemic and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Older female physican attends to young patients
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Retired doctors hear COVID-19 battle call, look for ways to help

Retired physicians are responding to the call to join the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but finding an appropriate role can take some digging.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA urges governors to adopt DEA guidance for opioid use disorder

This guidance removes a considerable barrier for many patients during the COVID-19 national emergency and, importantly, allows them to stay at home.

Press Releases
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AMA experts break down the COVID-19 stimulus bill (CARES Act)

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 what the COVID-19 stimulus bill means for physicians and more.

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Sustainability
AMA Update