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Bills in 30 states show momentum to fix prior authorization

Nearly 90 bills have been considered this legislative session to rightsize the time-wasting, care-delaying practice of prior authorization. Learn more.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Once just a burden, prior authorization has become a nightmare

Health plan prior-authorization processes are out of control and have a negative impact on patient care, but momentum is building to pass reforms.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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In pandemic’s wake, only 57% of doctors would choose medicine again

Fewer physicians feel fulfilled, says survey of nearly 2,500 doctors. Learn how health systems can restore joy and meaning in work and reduce burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Physicians unite to back cornerstone of Medicare pay overhaul

Linking Medicare physician pay updates to inflation is the first of a three-part plan for a more sustainable system. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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PAs pushing to expand their scope of practice across the country

Some bills would allow physician assistants (PAs) to practice without doctor supervision. Learn how physicians in one state stopped this scope creep.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Payers’ qualms about telehealth put financial onus on physicians

Digitally enabled care has seen great progress and innovation, but health care has only brushed the surface of its potential. AMA experts explain why.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Work overload triples the risk of burnout in health care

Across roles, elevated rates of burnout and intent to leave are associated with high workload. Monitoring and reducing workload is key to well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Key Medicare physician pay reform bill introduced in Congress

The bipartisan legislation introduced by four physician House members would ensure that doctors’ Medicare pay keeps pace with inflation. Learn more.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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How 3 specialties are facing down scope-creep challenges

Leaders from ophthalmology, anesthesiology and psychiatry describe recent wins on scope of practice and why physicians must unite to protect patients.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians