Advocacy Update

July 22, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

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Registration open for AMPAC Campaign School

For AMA members, their spouses, medical students and residents and state medical association staff who want to become more involved in the campaigning process, the 2022 AMPAC Campaign School will be taking place in person, Sept. 29–Oct. 2 at the AMA offices in Washington, D.C.

Running an effective campaign can be the difference between winning and losing a race. That’s why the Campaign School is designed to give participants the skills and strategic approach needed out on the campaign trail. AMPAC’s team of political experts will teach participants everything they need to know to run a successful campaign.

During the two-and-a-half day in-person portion of the program, under the direction of political experts, participants will be broken into campaign staff teams to run a simulated congressional campaign using what they’ve learned during group sessions on strategy, vote targeting, social media, advertising and more.    

Registration for the 2022 Campaign School is now open. Space is limited and the deadline to register is Sept. 4 (or sooner if maximum capacity is reached).    

For more information or to apply, visit the AMPAC website or contact [email protected].

What private practice physicians need to know about prior authorization

On this episode of the AMA Thriving in Private Practice podcast, AMA prior authorization experts Heather McComas and Emily Carroll discuss what private practice physicians need to know about recent changes in prior authorization, including regulations for doctors such as the “gold carding” process in Texas and how the AMA is supporting it.  

Listen on Apple Podcasts or Simplecast

Debunking regulatory myths: Documenting time for each task during outpatient visits

Are physicians and other qualified health professionals required to document the time spent on each specific task associated with an outpatient visit? Learn more in the latest entry in the AMA’s Debunking Regulatory Myths series, which provides physicians and their care teams with resources to reduce guesswork and administrative burdens so the focus can be on streamlining clinical workflow processes, improving patient outcomes and increasing physician satisfaction. 

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