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24 Min Read

How prior authorization disrupts patient care, Part I

In the first part of a two-part series episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the current state of prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Moving Medicine Podcast
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5 Min Read

AMA telehealth practice implementation

Download the AMA’s telehealth quick guide PDF to get practices started with telemedicine during COVID-19, including working with vendors, workflow and patient care.

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Digital
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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4 Min Read

Bills in 30 states show momentum to fix prior authorization

Nearly 90 bills have been considered this legislative session to rightsize the time-wasting, care-delaying practice of prior authorization. Learn more.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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2 Min Read

May 5, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on MIPS hardship exception

MIPS hardship exception application to avoid a penalty now available and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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12 Min Read

May 5, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Finance Committee holds hearing on provider directories, AMA President testifies and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

May 5, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Push for prior authorization reforms continue in the states and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

Once just a burden, prior authorization has become a nightmare

Health plan prior-authorization processes are out of control and have a negative impact on patient care, but momentum is building to pass reforms.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Medical liability premium hikes continue for 4th straight year

A hard medical liability market—one with increasing premiums—has grasped some states and is creeping across the nation. Discover tools to combat it.

Sustainability
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22 Min Read

U.S. maternal deaths increase by 40% with Sandra Fryhofer, MD & Nicole Plenty, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to improve maternal health outcomes.

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Population Health
AMA Update