Topic in Focus: Telehealth Adoption

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6 reasons to join the AMA
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AMA in the News: October 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for October 2023.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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3 ways Congress can boost care access in rural, underserved areas

25% fewer rural physicians will be in practice by 2030. The AMA has outlined a blueprint to help reverse trends that threaten access to care.

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Population Health
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Commercial payer patchwork is holding back telehealth’s promise

Will your practice get paid for the digitally enabled care you are delivering? AMA research finds payer policies are inconsistent and opaque.

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Digital health payment

"Will I receive payment?” Physicians need assurances that digital health solutions are cost-effective and provide a path to payment. Download issue brief, policy, model bill and state law chart PDFs to learn more.

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Don’t overlook these factors as you explore health-at-home model

From ambulatory to acute care, technology allows patients to get care at home unlike ever before. Learn with the AMA about how to move ahead.

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How state licensing has evolved to meet telehealth’s challenges

Standards of care aren’t dependent on the modality in which care is delivered, so telehealth services must be held to same standard as in-person care.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Telepsychiatry keeps delivering high-quality care to more patients

Nearly four years after the pandemic made telehealth a U.S. norm, this mode of care persists as a crucial avenue to better outcomes.

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AMA applauds DEA extending telehealth prescription flexibilities through 2024

The AMA applauds the DEA decision to extend flexibilities in the prescribing of controlled substances based on telehealth patient visits through December 31, 2024

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Controlling chronic disease corrals costs and improves outcomes

Ochsner Health’s digital medicine programs work so well that they’re being used as a recruitment tool for primary care physicians. Learn why.

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Prevention & Wellness
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