Press Releases

Physician groups praise panel passage bill to end prior authorization

Leading physician groups applauded a Kentucky House committee for advancing a bill making it easier for people with addiction to opioids to receive treatment.

Sustainability

Prior authorization research & reports

Read the evidence supporting the need for prior authorization reform.

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Sustainability

1 in 4 doctors say prior authorization has led to a serious adverse event

Physicians in an AMA survey also report that prior authorization delays access to care and that the burden associated with the process has gotten worse.
Steven Strongwater, MD, at the 2018 International Conference on Physician Health

Physician Health

Empathy: A critical ally in battling physician burnout

Strengthen communication with messages to patients and colleagues that come from the heart. Learn more about this medical group’s innovative use of physician empathy training.
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Diabetes

5 steps to help patients prevent diabetes

Early and intensive lifestyle intervention can prevent or delay diabetes. Follow these five steps to help prevent type 2 diabetes.
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Physician Health

Cleveland Clinic’s doctor peer coaches build physician resiliency

The preeminent health system’s program battles burnout and helps build doctors’ engagement and relationship-building skills.

Medicare

Ancillary staff and/or patient documentation myth

Who on the care team can document components of E/M services and what is the physician required to do?

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Physician Health

Physician burnout: Which medical specialties feel the most stress

An online survey shows that physician burnout varies significantly by medical specialty. Learn how your specialty compares.

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