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Lisa Bohman Egbert, MD
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5 Min Read

Why do Medicare pay cuts matter? Ask this doctor’s patients

Ob-gyn Lisa Bohman Egbert, MD, oversees Medicare debates in the AMA House of Delegates. Forced to close her solo practice, now her patients feel the impact.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

94% of compliance officers say: No documentation? It’s not done

New study shows compliance professionals often misunderstand the requirements they make physicians comply with.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

Doctors’ use of AI up dramatically. Here’s the CME they need.

From AI basics to ethical use in the health care system, a CME series from the AMA gives physicians key information on this emerging field.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

On National Doctors’ Day, saying thanks is just the start

On National Doctors’ Day and every day, the AMA fights for physicians so they have time for what matters most—patients.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

Physicians’ greatest use for AI? Cutting administrative burdens

A majority of doctors surveyed by the AMA say AI’s biggest contribution, so far, is to ease their workloads. Find out how AI is being put to use.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

4 actions health leaders must take to show doctors they are valued

It takes more than words to show gratitude to physicians. These concrete steps can help doctors feel valued and protect against burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Myth or fact? Universal “break-the-glass” EHR functionality a must

The functionality can protect medical info from snooping by co-workers, but some organizations require it for all patients. Do they need to?

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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8 Min Read

Medicare pay cuts: What they mean for rural America

Patients in rural areas are already at higher risk for poor health outcomes. Squeezing the physician practices that care for them is not the answer.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

How AI is leading to more prior authorization denials

Over 60% of doctors say unregulated AI tools systematically deny patients coverage for necessary care. The AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians