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The life and death reality for cancer patients facing insurance denials with Debra Patt, MD, PhD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about prior authorization and how it affects cancer patients.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
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Only 1 in 3 patients is active enough. Here’s how to help.

Physical inactivity can lead to obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Learn how to get more patients moving more often.

Prevention & Wellness
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 9, 2023

In the news: Cancer mortality down 33%, duration of long COVID symptoms, dementia's link to hearing loss, FDA approval for Alzheimer’s drug and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 12, 2022

In the news: Screenings detect only 14% of diagnosed cancers in U.S., link between COVID-19, POTS confirmed, surging flu activity drives demand for antivirals and more.

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Radiation versus wedge resection treatment for lung cancer

In this episode of Making the Rounds, Arian Mansur, a 2022 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers his research on two different treatment types for lung cancer.

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Making the Rounds Podcast
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AI-powered, early detection of pancreatic cancer

In this episode of Making the Rounds, Garima Suman, MD, a 2022 AMA Research Challenge finalist, discusses her research on early detection of pancreatic cancer using artificial intelligence.

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Awards
Making the Rounds Podcast
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 24, 2022

In the news: Overall cancer death rate declining in U.S., looming winter “tripledemic,” positive impact of videogames on children’s cognitive performance and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 10, 2022

In the news: Rising flu cases, USPSTF recommendations on mental health screenings for kids, new data on impact of colonoscopy on colorectal cancer risk and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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What doctors want patients to know about colon cancer screening

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., but screening can cut risk by 80%. Learn more about your options.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™