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March 27, 2020: State Advocacy Update

State policy options compiled for state regulators on COVID-19 and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA announces new CPT® guidance during COVID-19 pandemic

Equipping a health care workforce to accurately code medical procedures streamlines communication across the health system

Press Releases
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Getting physicians what they need to fight the pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by expanding telehealth, support through CPT and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Physician writing on a clipboard at their desk
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4 Min Read

COVID-19 communication: Refining team-based care in a time of crisis

Find out how one Wisconsin health system implemented an incident command structure to keep the health care team informed about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infectious Diseases
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3 Min Read

CMS to doctors: Focus on COVID-19 fight, not data reporting burden

Reporting deadlines are being extended for Medicare’s Quality Payment Program so doctors can focus on fighting COVID-19 and not administrative tasks.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA lauds timely, vital decision to ease Medicare reporting requirements

Physicians on the front line of this pandemic are grateful that CMS has waived Medicare reporting requirements, allowing clinicians to focus on patients.

Press Releases
James Madara, MD, 2019 Interim Meeting speech
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COVID-19: How the AMA is supporting physicians on the front lines

EVP & CEO James L. Madara, MD outlines the three essentials aspects of the AMA’s COVID-19 response strategy and highlights recent successes.

Infectious Diseases
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6 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 16, 2020

In the news: COVID-19 a national emergency, undetected COVID-19 cases for every confirmed, CMS expands telemedicine coverage, 14,000+ cases of COVID-19 in US.

Publications & Newsletters
Photo of Patrice Harris, MD, MA
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2 Min Read

What I told the president we need to effectively fight COVID-19

I want you to know that the AMA is listening to you and channeling your collective voices into action.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints