Kevin B. O'Reilly

Kevin B. O'Reilly

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Kevin rejoined the AMA in 2016 after an earlier stint as a senior reporter with American Medical News. He has covered a wide range of topics in health care, including diagnostics, medical ethics, quality improvement, patient safety and meetings of the AMA House of Delegates.

Most recently, Kevin served as senior editor at CAP Today, a monthly magazine published by the College of American Pathologists. He was graduated with honors from Columbia College Chicago's print journalism program.

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Scope of Practice

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5 MIN READ

Optometrists doing eye surgery? Radical bill vetoed on safety grounds

At physicians’ urging, California’s governor vetoed a dangerous measure that crystallized the safety threat posed when scope creep runs amok. Learn more.
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Digital

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3 MIN READ

Telehealth is fundamental to care. The Senate must act like it.

The AMA and 300-plus others say virtual care has been “transformational” and call on senators to continue telehealth flexibilities for at least two years.
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Medicare & Medicaid

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5 MIN READ

Proposed 2023 physician pay schedule deepens Medicare’s instability

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services can help push systemic physician payment reforms. Learn more with the AMA.
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Health Equity

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3 MIN READ

Another question for patients: Are you registered to vote?

Voting is a social determinant of health, says AMA policy. Learn about a free ID badge doctors can order to make it easier for patients to act.
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Digital

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3 MIN READ

Huge House win puts telehealth extension in Senate’s hands

Bill to extend Medicare telehealth payment, regulatory flexibilities through 2024 wins overwhelming vote. Learn how the AMA is supporting telehealth.
U.S. Capitol

Prior Authorization

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4 MIN READ

Big step for bill to streamline prior auth in Medicare Advantage

A powerful House committee has passed a bipartisan bill to rein in onerous delays. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.
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Prior Authorization

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4 MIN READ

“Gold card” approach to prior authorization introduced in Congress

The bipartisan House bill would cut prior-auth burdens in Medicare Advantage plans. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.
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Public Health

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3 MIN READ

Supreme Court curbs EPA’s ability to cut greenhouse-gas emissions

Doctors again disappointed as high court rules in a way that harms public health. Climate change is already affecting patients’ health.