Topic in Focus: Telehealth Adoption

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The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. Download the PDF updates of the AMA's impact. 

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8 wins for doctors, patients in latest federal budget deal

On telehealth, value-based care, diabetes prevention, doctor burnout and more, members of Congress have worked to find common ground.  

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The AMA STEPS Forward® program offers proven approaches on how to implement digital health and telehealth solutions and reduce technology-associated administrative burdens.

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How telehealth drives care improvement and saves money

With current waiver deadline approaching, the AMA details the case for letting patients access this vital care modality.  

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Congress prepares a bipartisan health care package with AMA priorities

Congressional leaders have agree to a bicameral, bipartisan legislative package that will benefit patients and physicians.

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Jan. 9, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Telehealth flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances extended and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Make telehealth changes permanent ahead of January deadline

New analysis challenges scoring assumptions and outlines a legislative path to durable policy.

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AMA in Action: Supporting telehealth
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Advocacy in action: Supporting telehealth

Download issue brief, report and model legislation PDFs. Telehealth is a vital way to deliver high-quality care. The AMA is fighting to permanently remove restrictions on telehealth coverage and payment. 

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Practice ownership linked to physicians’ use of telehealth

Differences emerge among physicians who work in private practice compared with those in hospital-owned settings. Dive deeper with a new AMA report.

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