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AMA advocacy efforts for 2025: Fixing Medicare now, prior authorization reform and more [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AMA's advocacy efforts for 2025.

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Put care into your messages to patients, says virtual-first MD

Did you get the patient’s message? Let them know. Sutter Health internist Matthew Sakumoto, MD, says clearing the inbox benefits from a human touch.

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Across U.S., physicians share top state advocacy priorities for 2025

As the AMA State Advocacy Summit gets underway, new survey data shows what will keep doctors and medical society staffers busy in statehouses this year.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Medicare changes in store for 2025 on primary care, vaccination

Despite congressional failure to stop across-the-board cuts, CMS officials detailed efforts to boost prevention and primary care’s value. 

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Focus on these 6 areas to boost physician well-being

Health systems are making strides in reducing burnout and improving well-being. But more must be done. Learn how to receive recognition from the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for Jan. 6, 2025: AI scribes for clinicians: How ambient listening in medicine works and future AI use cases
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AI scribes for clinicians: How ambient listening in medicine works and future AI use cases

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ambient scribing in medicine.

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AMA Update
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AI scribes for clinicians: How ambient listening in medicine works and future AI use cases [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ambient scribing in medicine.

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AMA Update Podcast
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CPT codes offer the language to report AI-enabled health services

Even as the payment landscape for health AI remains unsettled, the AMA CPT Editorial Panel guides thoughtful implementation of AI.

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AMA in the News: December 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for December 2024.

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AMA in the News