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June 12, 2020: National Advocacy Update

HHS will distribute funds to physicians who participate in Medicaid and CHIP and more National Advocacy Update news.

Advocacy Update
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COVID-19 relief fund distribution targets Medicaid/CHIP doctors

Doctors who have not received COVID-19 relief payments but provide care to Medicaid and CHIP enrollees will be in targeted in a $15 billion allocation.

Federal Advocacy
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5 Min Read

In COVID-19 crisis, AMA’s powerful voice rings out to save lives

Learn about the AMA’s effective advocacy on critical issues such as access to PPE, telehealth, financial relief for doctors, health care inequities, and more.

Infectious Diseases
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6 Min Read

Calling for additional relief for physician practices and Medicaid

The next COVID-19 relief package must include additional financial relief for practices, federal Medicaid support, and liability protection for doctors.

Federal Advocacy
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7 Min Read

May 29, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Telehealth coverage for ERISA plans is needed and more in the latest National Advocacy Updates.

Advocacy Update
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7 Min Read

May 22, 2020: National Advocacy Update

CMS addresses physician concerns on CARES Act fund distribution and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

Why doctors support these COVID-19 relief provisions

Physician practices lost 243,000 jobs in April. The new COVID-19 relief bill contains needed provisions to provide stability and promote public health.

Federal Advocacy
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3 Min Read

COVID-19 job loss could leave 27 million uninsured—what to do now

Learn how Congress can stem a new health insurance crisis that will exacerbate the medical and financial toll of COVID-19.

Access to Care
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7 Min Read

May 15, 2020: National Advocacy Update

House democrats unveil COVID 4.0 relief package and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update