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What to expect in telehealth in 2023? Here are 5 predictions

Telemedicine use is likely to see another upswing, say experts. Learn what else they are forecasting for this year.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

How the AMA will stand up for patients, physicians in 2023

The tripledemic, soaring burnout and Medicare pay cuts all mean physicians need a forceful ally on their side. Learn how the AMA will be there.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

To cut burnout, this pediatric group is redesigning the care team

Amid COVID-19 surges and rising RSV cases, a San Diego physician-owned pediatric practice gets help from the AMA to improve well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Medicare physician pay cuts underscore need to fix broken system

2% cuts in 2023 could force many practices to stop taking new Medicare patients. The work to overhaul Medicare physician payment must start now.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

How Michigan’s prior-authorization reform law was passed

Michigan patients will benefit from reforms that put time limits on prior-authorization requests and require insurer transparency.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Many state medical boards looking to update telemedicine policy

Snowbirds and others who use telehealth with their regular doctor will gain when states follow the Federation of State Medical Boards’ policy lead.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

7 telehealth trends that physicians should know

A CDC survey of nearly 90,000 people shows nearly 40% used telehealth last year. Learn more about the demographics of who uses telemedicine.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Put a stop to “Groundhog Day” games on Medicare physician pay

Physicians keep seeing the same frustrating story told again and again. Learn how doctors can make their voices heard in Congress.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Congress must stop the 4.5% Medicare pay cut—the whole 4.5% cut

With many physicians already eyeing an exit from practice, it’s time for bipartisan action to protect older adults’ access to care.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians