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Lessons learned in one of the nation’s first hot spots

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 In the first of a two-part series about lessons learned in New York, one of the nation’s first hot spots.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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3 Min Read

Deadline extended to apply for Medicaid/CHIP provider relief funds

Physicians have until Aug. 3 to apply for a special relief distribution targeting practices that haven’t received payment from the Provider Relief Fund.

Sustainability
U.S. Capitol
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Doctors, nurses, hospitals seek $100 billion in next COVID relief bill

Congress must provide relief to physicians and other front-line health care providers who have taken a huge financial hit during the pandemic.

Sustainability
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13 Min Read

CARES Act/COVID 3.5: Loans & other financial assistance for physician practices

This fact sheet provides resources about programs that will soon be available through the Small Business Administration as part of the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security" (CARES) Act.

Federal Advocacy
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2 Min Read

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.

Sustainability
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10 Min Read

Steven Stack, MD, MBA, on the role of health departments to safely reopen states

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 role of state public health departments in the reopening during the pandemic.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Use this COVID-19 screening script when reopening your practice

Effective teletriage can keep practice staff and visitors safe, put patients on the right care path, and help cut community spread of COVID-19. Learn more with the AMA.

Sustainability
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3 Min Read

Creating a resilient organization for health care workers during a crisis

The AMA provides 17 steps that health care organizations can take in order to effectively care for health care workers during times of crises.

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Physician Health
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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6 Min Read

97% of practices feel COVID-19 financial sting: Where to get help

AMA experts offer advice on financial sustainability for the many physician practices faced with tough decisions amid postponements, cancellations of nonurgent care.

Sustainability