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Todd Askew on AMA’s advocacy support for physicians reopening their practices

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the second of a two-part series, about AMA's latest advocacy efforts.

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Private Practices
AMA Update
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3 Min Read

Why physicians need COVID-19-related medical liability protections

Congress is considering legislation to protect physicians providing care during the pandemic public health emergency.

Federal Advocacy
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4 Min Read

June 5, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Calling for additional relief for physician practices and Medicaid in the COVID-4 bill

Advocacy spotlight on Calling for additional relief for physician practices and Medicaid in the COVID-4 bill.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

In COVID-19 crisis, AMA’s powerful voice rings out to save lives

Learn about the AMA’s effective advocacy on critical issues such as access to PPE, telehealth, financial relief for doctors, health care inequities, and more.

Infectious Diseases
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6 Min Read

Calling for additional relief for physician practices and Medicaid

The next COVID-19 relief package must include additional financial relief for practices, federal Medicaid support, and liability protection for doctors.

Federal Advocacy
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3 Min Read

Mistakes to avoid as you reopen your physician practice

Safely reopening a practice requires patience, planning and vigilance to avoid pitfalls that could erase progress made by taking carefully measured steps.

Private Practices
4 Min Read

COVID-19: National Physician Town hall questions on the financial impact of COVID-19

In April, a panel of AMA leaders took to YouTube for a live town hall to shed light on the most pressing issues facing physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infectious Diseases
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5 Min Read

Follow this checklist to safely reopen your physician practice

As states revise their COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, a new AMA checklist provides guidance for physicians to safely manage reopening their practices.

Private Practices
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AMA to governors: Physicians need COVID-19 liability protections

Learn about the steps that state policymakers should take to clear roadblocks to providing care under “overwhelming circumstances.”

State Advocacy