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March 26, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA asks FEMA to include physician offices in vaccine distribution efforts and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Mira Irons, MD, on concerns of outdated AstraZeneca vaccine data [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the latest information on the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Mira Irons, MD, on concerns of outdated AstraZeneca vaccine data

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 latest information on the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Vaccination
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Medicare boosts pay for COVID-19 vaccine administration

Pay rate raised by nearly double following significant advocacy by the AMA regarding the increased expenses to safely administer the vaccines.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 15, 2021

In the news: 1M+ patients had data exposed in breaches, COVID-19 vaccine second doses, new USPSTF guidelines for diabetes screening, COVID-19 reinfections rare.

Publications & Newsletters
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Why coronavirus variants might undercut vaccine efficacy

Cornell microbiology and immunology professor explains what’s known about COVID-19 vaccines and SARS-CoV-2 variants.

Infectious Diseases
Woman wearing glasses and a mask being vaccinated by a slightly off-frame health care worker.
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4 Min Read

8 communication strategies to boost COVID-19 vaccine acceptance

With many Americans hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19, experts detail the do’s and don’ts on nudging patients in the right direction.

Infectious Diseases
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Marcus Plescia, MD, on mass vaccination clinics and equity [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the benefits and challenges of mass distribution clinics.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Statement on new Medicare payments for COVID vaccine administration

The Biden administration acted promptly in updating the Medicare payment rate for COVID-19 vaccine administration.

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