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AMA in the News: March 2025

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for March 2025.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 24, 2025

In the news: Measles outbreak update, states take action on prior authorization, telemedicine prescribing rule delayed, murine typhus may make a comeback and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

Third-party billing vendors can boost private practice efficiency

There are pros and cons to securing outside help on billing. New resources and advice from the AMA will help guide you through the process.

Private Practices
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It is time to make prior authorization reform a reality

Reducing the prior authorization burden that harms patients and frustrates physicians is an area of bipartisan agreement that Congress should tackle now.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Pearl of the Week: Rethink prescription renewals

Find resources on developing a system for annual prescription renewals. 

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Behavioral Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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On National Doctors’ Day, saying thanks is just the start

On National Doctors’ Day and every day, the AMA fights for physicians so they have time for what matters most—patients.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Geisinger is taking sting out of prior authorization for doctors

A centralized pharmacy team now handles all requests, saving Geisinger clinics up to fours a week and boosting payer approval rates by 30%.

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Prior Authorization
Health System Spotlight
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AMA resources to guide health systems

AMA's expert-curated toolkits, playbooks and podcasts have helped health systems empower their teams and build a healthier, more sustainable workforce. Learn more.

Physician Health
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How AI is leading to more prior authorization denials

Over 60% of doctors say unregulated AI tools systematically deny patients coverage for necessary care. The AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians