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4 Min Read

Why so many patients still can’t connect to doctors via telehealth

Telehealth is essential for older adults with multiple chronic conditions and higher risk for COVID-19. But millions are unable or unready to connect.

Digital
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 3, 2020

In the news: Young adults with COVID-19 may take weeks to recover, review finds U.S. vaccines are safe and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Aug. 7, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on 2021 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule and Quality payment program proposed rule

2021 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule and Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule in this Advocacy Update Spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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July 31, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Providing individualized pain care during COVID-19 in West Virginia and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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July 31, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Senate Republicans unveil details of fourth COVID-19 relief package

Senate Republicans unveil details of fourth COVID-19 relief package in the latest Advocacy Update Spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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10 Min Read

How medical schools can apply COVID-19 lessons learned for incoming students

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the second of a two-part series about how medical schools are planning for students in the fall.

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
AMA Update
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How Kaiser Permanente fights inequity in the face of COVID-19

With COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on Black and Latinx communities, Kaiser Permanente stands with those who are fighting for equity and justice.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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How to help patients manage high blood pressure remotely

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 physicians can help patients manage high blood pressure remotely.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update
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Telehealth keeps care continuity during COVID-19—that must continue

When physician offices closed and patients stayed home, telehealth helped maintain continuity of care. AMA experts explain how to keep this going.

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