Physician working on a laptop
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5 Min Read

6 best practices to sharpen physicians’ use of telehealth

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust telehealth into homes across the world. Learn top experts’ advice on how to ensure effective use of telemedicine.

Digital
Health care worker and patient.
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4 Min Read

Preventive care: As pandemic stretches on, “no more time to wait”

Learn how to get patients reengaged with the screenings, checkups, immunizations and counseling they need—safely and at zero cost to the patient.

Infectious Diseases
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3 Min Read

Physician collaboration to accelerate behavioral health integration

AMA and specialty societies join forces to support physician working to integrate mental health care into overall health care.

Press Releases
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11 Min Read

Todd Askew on improvements in payment for the Medicare Advance Payment Program

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 AMA’s advocacy efforts and other related news, including federal relief for physicians and vaccine process.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update
Patient consulting with a physician via webcam
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4 Min Read

To succeed with telehealth, know your “webside manner”

Telemedicine’s video visits require a specific skill set. A physician expert provides tips for improving communication on both ends.

Digital
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12 Min Read

AMA experts on easing patient concerns about the safety of preventive exams

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by recognizing the continued sacrifices of health care workers during the pandemic.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Person working on a laptop
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4 Min Read

Senate bill would nix geographic, site restrictions on telehealth

Outdated limits on telehealth have been temporarily waived during the COVID-19 pandemic. AMA supports a bill that makes these waivers permanent.

Digital
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5 Min Read

How news media is filling public health role during COVID-19

Amid mixed messages from politicians, the media’s been a critical help in communicating life-saving messages to patients.

Infectious Diseases
Woman and infant
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5 Min Read

How new technologies boost postpartum care in “fourth trimester”

Postpartum care too often gets short shrift as new mothers adjust to the massive lifestyle change. Learn about “Femtech” that can improve maternal outcomes after birth.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight