The American Medical Association (AMA) has published two new documents designed to help physicians affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“From protecting fair and just working conditions to helping offset financial hardship, the AMA is working to help all physicians who are facing remarkable, unforeseen challenges due to COVID-19,” AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, said in a prepared statement. “These timely and topical resources were designed to help physicians focus on what they do best: treat patients and save lives.”
The first resource is a detailed guide focused on helping physicians work through employment-related obstacles related to the pandemic’s immense impact on U.S. health systems. “Know Your Rights: Navigating Employment During COVID-19”—available here—covers employment law, guidance on negotiations and exit strategies and other key information.
The second resource highlights various government-funded programs aimed at helping the United States recover from the economic damage caused by this pandemic. “The Physician Practice Financial Relief Guide” is available here, providing an analysis of, among other things, the recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The information is current as of April 6.
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