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Experts discuss the obstacles and the opportunities using telemedicine

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by helping physicians with the expansion of telemedicine.

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AMA Update
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CARES Act: AMA COVID-19 pandemic telehealth fact sheet

The AMA has been working constantly with the Administration to identify issues arising due to COVID-19. Download PDFs of state guidance and directives, telehealth services covered by Medicare, special coding advice and other resources.

Federal Advocacy
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) releases its COVID-19 Telehealth Program fund

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new funding opportunity related to its COVID-19 Telehealth Program. Learn more about the criteria.

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Online scammers target doctors amid COVID-19. How to stay safe.

See how phishing scams and unsecured networks can put you and your patients at risk and learn how you can more safely navigate in the digital world.

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Academic health center eases COVID-19 burden with phone triage

How Oregon Health & Science University created additional bandwidth for primary care teams statewide during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Applying for the FCC Connected Care Pilot program

Review the requirements for the Connected Care Pilot Program.

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3 Min Read

Amid pandemic, CMS should level field for phone E/M visits

Older patients most vulnerable to COVID-19 often can’t use audiovisual telehealth, yet Medicare pay rates for phone visits are much lower. Physicians seek parity during pandemic.

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20 Min Read

How health system leaders are navigating the COVID-19 crisis

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 health systems COVID-19 response and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Doctors: Protect your home devices from COVID-19 cyber scams

Learn the immediate steps doctors can take to keep their home offices resilient to hackers, malware and cybercrime.

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