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AMA announces new CPT® guidance during COVID-19 pandemic

Equipping a health care workforce to accurately code medical procedures streamlines communication across the health system

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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
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AMA lauds timely, vital decision to ease Medicare reporting requirements

Physicians on the front line of this pandemic are grateful that CMS has waived Medicare reporting requirements, allowing clinicians to focus on patients.

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COVID-19: How the AMA is supporting physicians on the front lines

EVP & CEO James L. Madara, MD outlines the three essentials aspects of the AMA’s COVID-19 response strategy and highlights recent successes.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA calls on Administration to use every lever in COVID-19 fight

Shortages continue to pose serious risks to the health and safety of our health care workforce, as well as the patients they treat.

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AMA resources available to physicians to navigate COVID-19 pandemic

The AMA continues to forcefully advocate for PPE and critical policy and regulatory changes needed to address our public health and health system needs.

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AMA praises executive order to bolster COVID-19 testing and PPE supply

The AMA has called for a “Manhattan Project” type effort to expand manufacturing capacity and produce supplies needed in this time of national emergency.

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Physician looking at file
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How JAMA Network quickened pace to deliver critical COVID-19 info

Doctors demand fast, accurate research and perspective to guide difficult decisions amid global pandemic. Learn how JAMA Network is meeting that need.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA commends Administration on COVID-19 emergency declaration

AMA commends Administration on emergency declaration to ensure America’s health care system has sufficient resources to respond to COVID-19 and prevent spread.

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