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Therapeutic pathways embedded in EHR to improve cancer care

Health and Human Services advisory panel endorses oncology alternative payment model that uses EHR-embedded therapeutic and diagnostic pathways.

Payment & Delivery Models
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How prior authorization hobbles breast cancer care

Research finds that prior-authorization requirements put as many as 17 process steps and 10 decision points between a breast cancer patient and the medications she needs.

Prior Authorization
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AMA statement on Nobel Prize in Medicine

AMA congratulates the Nobel Prize in Medicine winners on their extraordinary breakthroughs in the fight against cancer.

Press Releases
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AMA plans advocacy outreach to expand colorectal screening

Building on the efficacy of colorectal cancer screening, AMA endorsed a plan to work with physicians, payers to make screening more available and affordable.

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AMA presents government service award to NIH director

AMA presented Dr. Michael M. Gottesman, deputy director for Intramural Research at NIH, with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service.

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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of the nation

AMA adopted new policies during the voting session of the AMA's Interim Meeting aimed at improving the health of the nation.

Press Releases
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AMA announces new modules to help physicians use cancer panel testing

The two new online educational modules will help physicians determine when cancer panel testing is appropriate for patients and how to interpret test results.

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Cancer medical home model cuts costs, improves care

The Come Home concept can save $20,000 per patient. The approach is being adopted across the nation for Medicare patients.

Payment & Delivery Models
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AMA urges legislation to ban dangerous coal-tar sealcoats

The AMA adopted policy aimed at reducing or ending the use of coal-tar-based sealcoats that are used and applied on pavement and playgrounds across the country

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