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Physician deadline nears to report on use of COVID-19 relief cash

Doctors who got more than $10,000 from Provider Relief Fund in second half of 2020 have until March 31 to report how that money was used. Learn more.

Infectious Diseases
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I’m used to my patients’ prior auth hassles. Then came Mom’s.

Excessive prior authorization processes pose a significant obstacle to the quality of care our patients need and deserve.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA applauds President Biden’s health proposals

The AMA is pleased that President Biden highlighted mental health in the State of the Union, to address patient needs.

Press Releases
Figure pulling back sheet with COVID-19 to reveal clouds and sun
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As pandemic enters third year, take these 5 actions to move ahead

AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, shares how to fix the ailing health system, rebuild trust and better respond to the next public health crisis.

Infectious Diseases
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Todd Askew on AMA’s latest advocacy efforts to support physicians

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Todd Askew, about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts.

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Federal Advocacy
Moving Medicine Video Update
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How Congress, states can keep patients connected to telehealth

Without action, virtual care that seniors have come to rely on will mostly vanish after the public health emergency ends. Learn what needs to happen.

Digital
U.S. Capitol building
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Fixing Medicare pay system once and for all tops advocacy agenda

Reforming Medicare physician payment, overhauling prior authorization and maintaining telehealth expansion are AMA advocacy goals for 2022.

Medicare & Medicaid
Lorna Breen, MD
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Congress passes Dr. Lorna Breen Act to promote physician mental health

President Biden is expected to sign the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act to support physician mental health.

Physician Health
Stethoscope draping a red toolkit
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Toolkit packed with evidence to help end drug-overdose epidemic

Some state officials are leading the way with science-driven policy that saves lives. It’s time their colleagues follow suit. Learn more with the AMA.

Behavioral Health