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What doctors wish patients knew about long COVID

Even mild SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to long COVID. And with the transmissibility of the Omicron variant, patients may be concerned about the condition.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA: Patients to benefit from Biden Administration Medicare Advantage

In a letter today, the AMA supported the Biden Administration’s proposal for Medicare Advantage network adequacy.

Press Releases
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Private practices must look beyond pay rate in payor contracts

The devil is in the details, warn experts, who say the fine print can diminish your bottom line and compromise the care you offer. Learn more.

Private Practices
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March 4, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on MIPS hardship exemption

AMA successfully urged CMS to re-open 2021 MIPS hardship exemption and more in the latest Advocacy Update issue spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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March 4, 2022: National Advocacy Update

CMS gives physicians more time to review draft cost measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on decision to re-open MIPS application period

The AMA applauds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services agreement to provide flexibility this year for MIPS application.

Press Releases
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How this private rural family practice finds success with ACO

Karen Smith, MD, has worked with colleagues to navigate contracting challenges. Learn more from her, and about great new AMA payor-contracting tools.

Private Practices
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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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Access to Care
Moving Medicine Video Update
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7 key players to boost the future of physicians in private practice

Private practice doctors deliver flexible, high-quality care, but they face challenges at every turn. Find out what’s needed to better support them.

Private Practices