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Choosing the right AI model for prognostication, treatment

An online CME series examines how using AI-based tools can lead to more precise prognostication and boost treatment outcomes.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Prior authorization delays care—and increases health care costs

AMA survey reveals how the payer practice leads to more visits to the doctor or emergency department, resulting in higher health care bills.

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Prior Authorization
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Physicians to Congress: Don’t expand pharmacists’ scope of practice

A bill in Congress to let pharmacists test, diagnose and prescribe could put patients in harm’s way and lead to siloed and uncoordinated care.

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Scope of Practice
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August recess a key chance for doctors to press case on Medicare

Doctors can help fix Medicare in face-to-face visits with members of Congress this month. The AMA is giving them the tools to do it right.

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Medicare & Medicaid
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Despite drop in burnout, women physicians still feeling burden

Exclusive AMA survey data shows continued gender gaps in physician burnout. Washington Permanente Medical Group shares what it is doing to help.

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Physician Health
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Have payers changed tune on prior auth? AMA survey says: Nope

Too little progress seen in easing prior authorization’s burdens, despite pre-COVID commitment. Find out how health plans compare on prior auth.

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Prior Authorization
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Using AI in diagnosis means scrutinizing each tool. Here’s how.

An online CME series explores how to evaluate machine-learning modules to ensure they deliver improvements to patient care.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Managing the EHR inbox takes a system. Here’s how to set one up.

Most EHR inbox messages do not require a physician’s attention. Removing doctors from the gatekeeper role helps efficiency go up and burnout go down.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Too many physicians don’t get to unplug, unwind on vacation

2 in 3 doctors spend vacation time in EHR; 1 in 10 takes five or fewer days off, says AMA data. Confluence Health is tackling “pretend time off.”

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians