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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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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.

Federal Advocacy
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4 Min Read

CARES Act: Medicare’s COVID-19 advance payment program FAQs

The CARES Act speedy rollout led to questions about obtaining the funds and what strings may be attached

Federal Advocacy
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7 Min Read

CARES Act: Medicare advance payments for COVID-19 emergency

CMS is providing accelerated or advance payments during the the COVID-19 emergency to Medicare physicians, providers or suppliers.

Federal Advocacy
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4 Min Read

CMS offers more flexibility, financial stability for COVID-19 care

CMS has taken several actions designed to reduce red tape and encourage telehealth solutions that physicians need to combat the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA experts discuss efforts to expand telehealth during COVID-19

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 telehealth and more.

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Digital
AMA Update
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AMA welcomes CMS financial relief to nation’s physicians

CMS’ recent action to immediately send accelerated payments to physicians will help keep practices open to Medicare patients.

Press Releases
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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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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