On June 14, the AMA House of Delegates approved a resolution submitted by AAPM&R that calls for the AMA to join our efforts to address the Long COVID crisis. The final language of the approved resolution is as follows:
Call for Increased Funding, Research and Education for Post Viral Syndromes
RESOLVED, That our American Medical Association support the development of an ICD-10 code or family of codes to recognize Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV 2 infection (“PASC” or “Long COVID”) and other novel post-viral syndromes as distinct diagnoses (New HOD Policy); and be it further
RESOLVED, That our American Medical Association advocate for legislation to provide funding for research, prevention, control, and treatment of post viral syndromes and long-term sequelae associated with viral infections, such as COVID-19 (Directive to Take Action); and be it further
RESOLVED, That our AMA provide physicians and medical students with accurate and current information on post-viral syndromes and long-term sequalae associated with viral infections, such as COVID-19 (Directive to Take Action); and be it further
RESOLVED, That our AMA collaborate with other medical and educational entities to promote education among patients about post viral syndromes and long term sequalae associated with viral infections, such as COVID-19, to minimize the harm and disability current and future patients face. (Directive to Take Action)