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10 Min Read

How gender affirming surgeries have been impacted by the pandemic

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 impact on gender affirming surgeries.

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Population Health
AMA Update
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6 Min Read

Teledermatology paved way for Permanente’s telehealth transformation

The Permanente Medical Group has used telehealth for more than 20 years, most significantly in dermatology. Discover how the system has adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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14 Min Read

Maintaining a human touch when using telehealth platforms

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 how to maintain the human touch when using telehealth.

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Digital
AMA Update
Gary S. Kaplan, MD
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6 Min Read

Virginia Mason’s rapid COVID-19 response had 18 years of preparation

Effectively responding to COVID-19 required an ability to adapt daily, a skill Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle has been honing for two decades.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

June 5, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Calling for additional relief for physician practices and Medicaid in the COVID-4 bill

Advocacy spotlight on Calling for additional relief for physician practices and Medicaid in the COVID-4 bill.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

In COVID-19 crisis, AMA’s powerful voice rings out to save lives

Learn about the AMA’s effective advocacy on critical issues such as access to PPE, telehealth, financial relief for doctors, health care inequities, and more.

Infectious Diseases
Thomas Eppes, MD
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5 Min Read

Physician leader: Patients must know about efforts to keep them safe

Strict safety measures helped keep a large group practice open during the COVID-19 pandemic, now the key is to make sure patients know about them.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

May 29, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Telehealth coverage for ERISA plans is needed and more in the latest National Advocacy Updates.

Advocacy Update
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6 Min Read

Hit first in U.S. by COVID-19, Washington doctors eye safe reopening

Find out how the Washington State Medical Association continues to advocate for physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic as reopening efforts begin.

Infectious Diseases