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Easing IMGs’ path to practice a key to solving physician shortage

1 in 4 U.S. doctors is an international medical graduate (IMG), but the road is arduous. Given the projected doctor shortage, why do we make it so hard?

International Med Ed
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4 Min Read

What is prior authorization?

In today’s physician practice, the prior authorization process is typically manual and time consuming, diverting valuable resources away from patient care—download survey, tips and issue brief PDFs to learn more about prior authorization from the AMA.

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Prior Authorization
Health Care Definitions
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3 Min Read

Across-the-board Medicare physician pay cuts are wrong way forward

Proposed 2023 Medicare physician payment schedule doesn’t address the harsh reality of high inflation. Discover the AMA’s vision for long-term reform.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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July 8, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on HHS privacy guidance

AMA welcomes HHS privacy guidance in wake of Dobbs decision and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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15 Min Read

July 8, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Senate HELP Committee urged to consider MAT Act and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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July 8, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Webinar recording now available: The future of telemedicine and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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July 8, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

Save the date: AMPAC Campaign School is returning in person this fall and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
Rep. Suzan DelBene
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Prior authorization delays even reach congresswoman’s family

Learn how Rep. Suzan DelBene’s family was affected by prior auth and how her bill would streamline its use in Medicare Advantage.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

Supreme Court curbs EPA’s ability to cut greenhouse-gas emissions

Doctors again disappointed as high court rules in a way that harms public health. Climate change is already affecting patients’ health.

Environmental Health