Aug 11, 2020 ·
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E/M health plan webinar: Overview of changes proposed for 2021

This AMA-hosted webinar provides an overview of changes to E/M coding that CMS proposes take effect January 2021—download a PDF of the presentation.

Events
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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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Medicare moving forward with planned E/M office visit changes

AMA helping physician practices get full benefit of simplified coding and documentation guidelines.

Press Releases
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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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AMA announces CPT code for antigen tests in the fight against COVID-19

New code is the latest in a series that enhances the reporting of innovative tools now available to advance medicine's goals.

Press Releases
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6 takeaways doctors should know about the new SMBP policy statement

A joint policy statement from the AMA and American Heart Association reviews the effectiveness of self-measured blood pressure monitoring in diagnosing and managing hypertension.

Prevention & Wellness
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COVID-19: National Physician Town hall questions on telehealth

Panel of AMA leaders takes part in an April 9, 2020 town hall to shed light on the most pressing issues facing physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Digital
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Overcoming practice sustainability challenges during COVID-19

The AMA has developed new resources for practicing physicians in response to the unique operational and business challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infectious Diseases
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CMS OKs pay parity for telephone visits during COVID-19 crisis

CMS agency agreed to raise rates for telephone visits so seniors can receive continuous care without leaving their homes during the pandemic.

Digital