Smiling elderly person talking on the phone
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3 Min Read

Why audio-only telehealth visits must continue

Phone visits have been a lifeline for vulnerable patients amid COVID-19 and payment for them should be maintained after the pandemic’s over.

Digital
Empty hospital room
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4 Min Read

How unthinking application of “two-midnight rule” can hurt patients

AMA Litigation Center tells federal court patients should have the right to challenge Medicare coverage decisions that reverse physicians’ judgments.

Judicial Advocacy
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13 Min Read

Todd Askew on financial impact of COVID on physician practices [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the financial impact of the pandemic on physician practices.

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Private Practices
AMA Update Podcast
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 22, 2021

In the news: 52% of health care workers vaccinated against COVID-19, long-haul COVID effects on entire body, AstraZeneca vaccine, Senate delays Medicare payment cuts.

Publications & Newsletters
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13 Min Read

Todd Askew on financial impact of COVID on physician practices

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the financial impact of the pandemic on physician practices.

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Private Practices
AMA Update
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2 Min Read

March 26, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on progress made to extend sequester moratorium

Progress made to extend sequester moratorium in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
Patient sitting at desk consulting with physician, both wearing masks
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2 Min Read

Senate acts to push back 2% Medicare sequester to year’s end

CMS is expected to hold off processing April claims until the House of Representatives returns from Easter recess to address the issue.

Medicare & Medicaid
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1 Min Read

AMA welcomes Senate vote to prevent 2 percent Medicare cuts

The Senate wisely acknowledged that cutting Medicare payments during a pandemic was ill-conceived policy.

Press Releases
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11 Min Read

Mira Irons, MD, on concerns of outdated AstraZeneca vaccine data [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the latest information on the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast