Physician holding tablet
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3 Min Read

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
UPDATED
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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
UPDATED
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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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1 Min Read

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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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
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2 Min Read

AMA applauds Medicare telemedicine policy change during pandemic

The use of telemedicine and remote care services are critical to the management of the COVID-19.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

March 12, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Emergency COVID-19 funding approved

COVID-19 funding approved by Congress and CMS clarifies coverage and payment in the latest AMA Advocacy Update Spotlight.

Advocacy Update
Physician with elderly patient
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4 Min Read

3 steps to add annual Medicare wellness visits in your practice

Medicare’s annual wellness visit (AWV) encourages and pays for preventive care. Find out more with the AMA on how to streamline your AWV workflow.

Medicare & Medicaid