HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit

The AMA’s toolkit for community health centers and emergency departments guides you from patient intake to linkage to care.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 6, 2021

The news: COVID vaccine demand growing, BP rose in pandemic, youth mental health, CDC recommends physicians talk about PrEP, federal gov’t sued over surprise billing

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Key change needed to make No Surprises Act work as Congress intended

Biden administration’s rulemaking implementation of No Surprises Act dispute-resolution process skews the outcome in favor of insurance providers.

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AMA and AHA file lawsuit over No Surprises Act final rule

Litigation seeks to preserve patient access to care by bringing federal regulation in-line with law’s requirements.

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Surprise billing rule provision jeopardizes patient access to care

Biden administration plan to implement No Surprises Act runs contrary to the intent of new statute, say doctors, hospitals and many members of Congress.

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Why peer review confidentiality is critical, must be protected

Adenovirus outbreak investigation was a textbook use of peer review. It’s also subject of litigation in appellate court. Learn more with the AMA.

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For some patients, seamless telehealth requires a phone call

Johns Hopkins developed an EHR-integrated tool to identify which patients may need extra help—on the phone—to ensure video visits succeed.

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How language makes a difference in treating substance-use disorder

Person-first language can help patients who are struggling with addiction—and stigma. Learn more with the AMA.

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Provider networks & access to care

Download the report, issue brief and other resources to protect patient’s access to quality care and improve transparency in provider networks.

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Dec. 3, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA supports strengthening DACA and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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