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4 Min Read

How insurance regulators are shaping states’ COVID-19 response

There’s more to state-level health advocacy than engaging governors and legislators. Activists must connect with insurance regulators who play vital roles.

Infectious Diseases
President Biden wearing a face mask
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3 Min Read

As pandemic rages, Americans to get health coverage lifeline

Presidential action will bolster access to coverage through HealthCare.gov, Medicaid and more. Get updated with the AMA.

Federal Advocacy
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15 Min Read

Tracie Collins, MD, discusses vaccine distribution in New Mexico

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 how New Mexico is handling COVID-19 vaccine allocation and distribution.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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12 Min Read

What physicians need to know about MIPS [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by taking a look at changes of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) made by CMS in response to the pandemic.

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Payment & Delivery Models
AMA Update Podcast
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5 Min Read

Federal action on surprise medical bills: What doctors should know

Patients will be protected from unexpected medical costs and physicians will have a process to challenge inadequate out-of-network insurance payment.

Access to Care
Tim Storey, Brad Barrett, MD, Laurie Lickley, and Patrick Hope
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4 Min Read

How physicians can reach lawmakers amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rules on gatherings at state capitols vary widely across the country. State legislators explain how doctors can do effective outreach virtually.

State Advocacy
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2 Min Read

Jan. 22, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

Nominations for AMPAC Award for Political Participation now open and more in this week's Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
A health care worker in PPE giving a vaccination to a physician in a mask.
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3 Min Read

COVID-19 vaccines: New CPT guidance, CME, info for patients

As coronavirus vaccine rollout continues, AMA unveils several new resources to help patients and physicians navigate the pandemic.

Infectious Diseases
Marilyn J. Heine, MD
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5 Min Read

Why physician advocacy at all levels will be key in 2021

There is a growing overlap between state and federal policymaking. Learn how AMA advocacy teams are prepared to tackle issues in either venue.

State Advocacy