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4 Min Read

The No Surprises Act is in effect. What physicians need to know.

Implementation of the No Surprises Act has begun. AMA resources offer guidance on what physicians must do to comply with regulations under the new law.

Federal Advocacy
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4 Min Read

This is the year to reform Medicare pay, boost telehealth

The AMA scored some wins for doctors in 2021, but big challenges lie ahead this year. Learn about efforts to fix outdated physician pay models.

Medicare & Medicaid
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5 Min Read

2022 a critical year to address worsening drug-overdose crisis

In the shadow of COVID-19, our nation’s drug-overdose epidemic is worsening. We need policymakers to take concrete actions in the new year to reverse this devastating trend.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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14 Min Read

What physicians need to know about telehealth

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Meg Barron about the role of telehealth post-pandemic.

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Digital
Moving Medicine Video Update
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3 Min Read

Jan. 7, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on federal advocacy agenda for 2022

The AMA outlines its federal advocacy agenda for 2022. Learn more in this Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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8 Min Read

Jan. 7, 2022: National Advocacy Update

New physician toolkit PDF on No Surprises Act implementation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 7, 2022: State Advocacy Update

2022 state legislative preview and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 7, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

New podcasts on surprise billing and telehealth available and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA: CDC quarantine and isolation guidance is confusing, counterproductive

The new CDC recommendations on quarantine and isolation cause confusion and risk further spread of the virus.

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