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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
Fighting for Physicians
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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
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Texas rejects whopping 140 scope of practice bills

AMA’s help was “key” to Texas Medical Association’s success in fighting scope creep, says Beaumont anesthesiologist G. Ray Callas, MD.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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10 challenges when switching EHRs—and how to meet them

The EHR is a driver of burnout for doctors. Then comes time to switch to a new one. Early communication, training are musts for a smooth transition.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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In 6 specialties, desire to step away or scale back is common

Overall, 1 in 3 doctors eye exits, but not all specialties are affected equally. Find out how Sanford Health is keeping their doctors engaged.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Fixing Medicare includes easing doctors’ use of data registries

Medicare’s pay system is unsustainable. One problem: Physicians are limited in how they can use clinical data registries to improve care.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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On regulatory requirements, physicians should say: “Show me”

Nearly 80% of time-wasting rules can be changed by health care administrators. AMA playbook offers advice on how to change things.

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians