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7 Min Read

Retired doctors hear COVID-19 battle call, look for ways to help

Retired physicians are responding to the call to join the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but finding an appropriate role can take some digging.

Infectious Diseases
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1 Min Read

AMA urges governors to adopt DEA guidance for opioid use disorder

This guidance removes a considerable barrier for many patients during the COVID-19 national emergency and, importantly, allows them to stay at home.

Press Releases
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8 Min Read

AMA experts break down the COVID-19 stimulus bill (CARES Act)

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 what the COVID-19 stimulus bill means for physicians and more.

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Sustainability
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

CMS offers more flexibility, financial stability for COVID-19 care

CMS has taken several actions designed to reduce red tape and encourage telehealth solutions that physicians need to combat the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 Min Read

State policy changes that can help COVID-19 fight

States can’t allocate trillions the way Congress can. Learn what state policymakers can do in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infectious Diseases
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5 Min Read

COVID-19: Rebalancing your staff workload to meet care needs

Learn how one health system in Wisconsin is redistributing workloads and unifying communities to meet the growing demands of COVID-19 care.

Infectious Diseases
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4 Min Read

6 keys for retired physicians considering return to practice

Many states ease physician reentry as the COVID-19 pandemic strains the health workforce. AMA offers expert guidance for senior physicians pondering a comeback.

Infectious Diseases
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1 Min Read

AMA applauds Administration effort to cut red tape during pandemic

The AMA applauds the Administration and CMS Administrator Verma for acting quickly and decisively.

Press Releases
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8 Min Read

AMA experts discuss efforts to expand telehealth during COVID-19

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by navigating telehealth and more.

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Digital
AMA Update