Health Care AI

Physicians’ greatest use for AI? Cutting administrative burdens

A majority of doctors surveyed by the AMA say AI’s biggest contribution, so far, is to ease their workloads. Find out how AI is being put to use.

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Mar 10, 2025 ·

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How AI is leading to more prior authorization denials

Over 60% of doctors say unregulated AI tools systematically deny patients coverage for necessary care. The AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization.

Prior Authorization

Speakers at the 2025 State Advocacy Summit

Mar 3, 2025 ·

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Beyond the buzz, state lawmakers weigh in on health care AI

The “era of AI” is here. States seek to mandate AI transparency and regulate clinical decision-making and payer use.

Feb 28, 2025 ·

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AMA in the News: February 2025

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for February 2025.

Researchers mine EHR metadata for clues to cut doctor burdens

Six new studies funded by the AMA will show EHRs’ impact and how to improve their use to help patients and doctors.

Feb 26, 2025 ·

2 in 3 physicians are using health AI—up 78% from 2023

AMA survey of nearly 1,200 doctors offers four key insights into how physicians use and feel about augmented intelligence (AI) in medicine.

Feb 24, 2025 ·

Physicians concerned AI increases prior authorization denials

Reflects growing use of unregulated AI decision-making systems by health insurer industry.

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Feb 21, 2025 ·

Incorporating AI could help reduce the physician burnout gender gap

Mary Pan, MD, shares how the Washington Permanente Medical Group is working to reduce its burnout rate among women, and how augmented intelligence can help.

Physician Health