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20 Min Read

AMA's president and president-elect discuss AMA's goals for 2021

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 AMA's priorities for 2021, the outlook for the pandemic, and initiatives to support patients and physicians.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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5 ways doctors can improve leadership communication during crisis

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is especially important for physician leaders to share the right message at the right time in the right way.

Sustainability
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6 Min Read

Temporary Stark Law waivers during COVID-19

Read details about the HHS and CMS guidelines on the Stark Law blanket waivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the temporary exemptions of sanctions.

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Sustainability
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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5 Min Read

In Iowa, addressing PPE shortages with ionized hydrogen peroxide

Learn how University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics reprocesses N95 masks to help optimize PPE supply amid COVID-19 shortages.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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3 Min Read

Horrific COVID-19 surge demands readiness on crisis standards of care

AMA joins National Academy of Medicine to urge that political, health care officials get ready to quickly handle tragic shortages of care resources.

Infectious Diseases
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2 Min Read

AMA welcomes burden relief finalized in Medicare payment rule

AMA urges Congress to prevent or postpone shocking Medicare offsets.

Press Releases
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8 Min Read

AMA collaboration with Project N95 helps deliver PPE to physician practices

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 the second collaboration between the AMA and Project N95 to help bring much-needed PPE to physicians.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Different types of face masks
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3 Min Read

CMS, insurers should pay doctors for coronavirus protocols and PPE

Physician practices see 57% rise in PPE spending, and nearly all do extra infection control to keep patients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainability
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15 Min Read

Financial impact survey reveals the effect of COVID-19 on physician practices

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 the financial impact on physician practices with the results of AMA's financial impact survey.

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Sustainability
AMA Update