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One surge away: Key tips to prep now on crisis care standards

AMA joins National Academy of Medicine, other major stakeholders to push improvements based on the past year’s pandemic experiences.

Public Health
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June 18, 2021: National Advocacy Update

HHS provides greater flexibility for provider relief funds and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Here’s how physicians can access federal financial relief programs

Federal financial relief programs for physicians continue to evolve. Stay updated with the AMA on how to get help.

Sustainability
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Why it’s time to invest in the nation’s health care workforce

Learn more about a bipartisan Senate bill that would grow the nation’s physician pipeline and create opportunities to diversify the health workforce.

Health Equity
An older woman sitting alone in a hospital waiting room wearing a face mask.
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5 physician specialties hit hardest in pandemic’s early days

Learn about AMA research detailing how COVID-19 was tied to a 19% drop in Medicare physician spending through June 2020.

Sustainability
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New analysis shows Medicare spending patterns upended by COVID-19

Medicare spending on physician services declined an estimated $9.4 billion between January and June 2020.

Press Releases
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Christy Rentmeester, PhD, on standards of care and ethics during COVID

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 moral distress during the pandemic and the standards of care and ethics.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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Q&A: How to ensure physician well-being is top of mind in 2021

AMA member Heather Farley, MD, reflects on the added stress physicians continue to face during COVID-19 and what health systems can do to address burnout.

Physician Health
A member of the medical staff wearing full PPE treats a patient in the Covid-19 intensive care unit
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COVID-19: How to implement crisis care standards when needed

The emotional toll of implementing crisis standards of care is often overlooked. Learn with the AMA how to support decision-makers and front-line staff.

Public Health