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CARES Act: AMA COVID-19 pandemic telehealth fact sheet

The AMA has been working constantly with the Administration to identify issues arising due to COVID-19. Download PDFs of state guidance and directives, telehealth services covered by Medicare, special coding advice and other resources.

Federal Advocacy
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April 24, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Find details on CARES Act reflief fund and information on international medical graduates.

Advocacy Update
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Amid pandemic, CMS should level field for phone E/M visits

Older patients most vulnerable to COVID-19 often can’t use audiovisual telehealth, yet Medicare pay rates for phone visits are much lower. Physicians seek parity during pandemic.

Digital
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April 17, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Five vital lifelines still needed for struggling physician practices

Advocacy spotlight on Five vital lifelines still needed for struggling physician practices.

Advocacy Update
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AMA, leading physician orgs urge additional COVID-19 legislative steps

Physician organizations urge additional federal support for physician practices that are financially battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
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SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests: Learn the essentials on new CPT codes

Discover how to properly report the serologic laboratory testing that will help determine U.S. COVID-19 prevalence and guide pivotal public health decisions.

CPT®
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AMA experts discuss the CARES Act and other COVID-19 news

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by navigating the CARES Act and more.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update
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AMA announces expedited updates to CPT for COVID-19 antibody tests

Two newly approved CPT codes are intended to report when patients receive blood tests that detect COVID-19 antibodies.

Press Releases
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First payments issued for COVID-19 financial relief

HHS is sending $30 billion now to physician practices and others that treat Medicare patients. AMA details other ways doctors can get help under the $2 trillion CARES Act.

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