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4 Min Read

Big step forward in Congress to fix prior authorization

The powerful House Ways and Means Committee has advanced provisions to overhaul the prior-authorization process that delays patients’ access to care.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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16 Min Read

Protecting patients from inappropriate scope of practice expansions, Part II

In the second part of a two-part episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the unique challenges states encounter when facing multiple scope bills. 

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Scope of Practice
Moving Medicine Podcast
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7 Min Read

July 28, 2023: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA’s take on CMS’ Medicare physician payment proposal and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

July 28, 2023: National Advocacy Update

FDA approves first over-the-counter oral contraceptive and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

July 28, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Advocacy Insights webinar, “Healing the healer: Legislative and regulatory advocacy to support physician wellness” and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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July 28, 2023: Advocacy Update other news

ICYMI: National study to document changes in physician practice expenses and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

Congress must act now on Medicare physician payment reform

Both patient care and physician practice viability are in jeopardy unless Congress acts quickly to overhaul the Medicare physician payment system.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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2 Min Read

Panel support of prior auth reform a victory for patients, physicians

A House panel today endorsed a bill to reform prior authorization in Medicare Advantage.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

AMA defends medicine from scope creep anytime, anywhere

As legislative sessions wrap, AMA again shows strong record of working to help stop scope-of-practice expansions that compromise patient care.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians