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Myth or fact? Verbal orders are prohibited in health care

Can a physician or licensed independent practitioner give spoken orders? Discover what the AMA found when looking at federal regulations.

Sustainability
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The AMA helps sustain the viability of private practice

Private practices have been struggling for years; the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the financial strain and burdensome regulatory requirements faced by physician practice owners. AMA advocacy, resources and research help private practices thrive.

Private Practices
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4 Min Read

Hard work ahead to stop looming Medicare physician pay cuts

With nearly 10% pay cuts set for 2022, AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy Todd Askew says it’s time for Congress to reimagine Medicare payment.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 Min Read

5 simple changes to help cut doctors’ EHR burdens

The EHR is a known frustration for physicians, often contributing to burnout. Learn more with the AMA about how to save hours by taming the EHR

Digital
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AMA statement on HHS decision to remove addiction treatment barriers

AMA is pleased that HHS will support physicians to prescribe buprenorphine, will remove daunting regulatory barriers for patients with opioid use disorder.

Press Releases
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AMA spurs a movement to fight the key causes of physician burnout

Since 2013, the AMA has spurred a movement to fight the causes of burnout and provide relief for physicians who too often have been told to rely on reducing stress. Learn more.

Physician Health
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Physician burnout and AMA regulatory victories

The AMA has shaped policies and regulatory victories that have reduced documentation burdens. Learn more.

Physician Health
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AMA statement on HHS decision to remove barriers for opioid treatment

AMA strongly endorses today’s decision by HHS to allow physicians to prescribe without a waiver highly effective medication for opioid use disorder.

Press Releases
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Relief from administrative burdens must remain after pandemic ends

When the COVID-19 crisis ends, health care should use lessons learned to further reduce administrative and technological burdens to improve patient care.

Sustainability