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7 MIN READ

Fixing prior auth: Give doctors a true peer to talk with—stat

“Peer-to-peer” consults are often with health plan employees who lack the right expertise, training or credentials. The AMA is fighting to change that.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

May 3, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on Change Healthcare cyberattack adverse impact

New AMA survey indicates physicians still feeling adverse impact from Change Healthcare cyberattack and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

May 3, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Physicians recommend condition-focused MIPS framework and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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15 MIN READ

May 3, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA welcomes two rules with historic implications for Medicaid and CHIP patient access and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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6 MIN READ

May 3, 2024: State Advocacy Update

FSMB adopts updated pain-related strategies focused on individualized care and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Veto upholds West Virginia’s strong vaccine requirements

Gov. Justice’s move—coming amid measles outbreaks and after urging from medical experts—will help keep up the state’s high immunization rates.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

The AMA is the otolaryngologist’s powerful ally in health care

On prior auth, scope creep, Medicare pay and more, the AMA fights to help otolaryngologists—and all physicians—so they can focus on patient care.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Don’t turn back clock on peer-review confidentiality

 In New Jersey cases, appellate court should move to protect process that is essential to improving patient safety and health care quality. Learn more.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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5 MIN READ

Change Healthcare hack shows need for more competition

The Change Healthcare cyberattack highlights the perils of consolidation and its potential for harm to our entire health care system.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints