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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
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Medicare pay cuts: How they endanger physician practices

Physician practices are businesses too. Lower pay over two decades increasingly leaves no option other than cut back staff and—in some cases—close.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
Fix Medicare now
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Spending proposal means devastating 5th year of Medicare pay cuts

Congress is on the verge of abandoning patients and physicians by adopting a short-term funding deal that fails to address broken Medicare pay system.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Medicare pay cuts: How they threaten patients’ access to care

Whether they live in big cities or small towns, are young or old, patients are losing access to physicians. Congress must fix Medicare now.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Beyond the buzz, state lawmakers weigh in on health care AI

The “era of AI” is here. States seek to mandate AI transparency and regulate clinical decision-making and payer use.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Researchers mine EHR metadata for clues to cut doctor burdens

Six new studies funded by the AMA will show EHRs’ impact and how to improve their use to help patients and doctors.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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2 in 3 physicians are using health AI—up 78% from 2023

AMA survey of nearly 1,200 doctors offers four key insights into how physicians use and feel about augmented intelligence (AI) in medicine. 

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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5 tips to determine how tech can support your physicians

Health systems must make technology work for physicians. Asking the right questions can help organizations evolve their processes.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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When will physicians feel safe seeking mental health care?

Great progress is being made to remove intrusive licensing and credentialing questions to boost well-being. Here’s what else must be done.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians