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April 1, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

Upcoming webinars on the overdose epidemic and out-of-network payment process and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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How we can honor the legacy and memory of Dr. Lorna Breen

Our AMA offers multiple resources addressing severe pandemic-related burnout, in addition to measures taken under the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Act.

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Physician Health
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With BA.2 in view, no time to skimp on COVID-19 funding

Congress excluded nearly $16 billion from omnibus bill that would help pay for COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and testing. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA survey shows widespread enthusiasm for telehealth

The AMA released a survey that shows physicians have enthusiastically embraced telehealth and expect to use it even more in the future.

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Why MedPAC’s physician pay freeze recommendation is flawed

Since 2001, physicians have seen inflation-adjusted Medicare pay drop 20%. A pay freeze would imperil patient access to high-quality care.

Medicare & Medicaid
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6 tips to succeed with telehealth in allergy and immunology care

With about 3,000 allergists and immunologists in the U.S., telehealth helps boost patient access. Learn more with the AMA.

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March 18, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on telehealth flexibilities

Telehealth flexibilities assured for the bulk of 2022 and more in the latest Advocacy Update issue spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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March 18, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA asks Congress not to adopt MedPAC recommendation to continue Medicare physician payment freeze and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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March 18, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Maryland bill would direct opioid litigation settlement funds to public health and treatment and more in the State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update