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July 25, 2025: State Advocacy Update

NCOIL considers model prior authorization legislation and discusses use of AI in the claims process and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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White House AI plan could help boost transparency, oversight

Strong physician representation is needed to ensure that health AI is transparent and has the right oversight so it works for patients and doctors.

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To implement health AI, first decide who’s accountable

Health AI is not risk-free, which makes health system governance on powerful tech critical. Find out where to start.

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Burnout eases for doctors at every career stage as support rises

Exclusive AMA survey data shows physician burnout rates are down, while job satisfaction and feeling valued have risen across all post-training years.

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Physician cybersecurity

Viruses, malware and hackers pose a threat to patients and physician practices. Find resources to protect patient health records and other data from cyberattacks.

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How electronic health record AI is changing medical summaries for doctors and helping patients [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how electronic health record AI is changing medical summaries

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How electronic health record AI is changing medical summaries for doctors and helping patients

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how electronic health record AI is changing medical summaries

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7 prior authorization terms that drive every doctor to distraction

Consult this handy glossary to better grasp the frustrating cost-control practice and learn how the AMA leads the charge to fix prior authorization. 

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Physicians will see Medicare payments rise in 2026

Provisions in MACRA and reconciliation package mean a rise after five years of cuts, but bigger fixes are needed to protect access to Medicare. 

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