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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 2, 2024

In the news: Depression could warn of Alzheimer’s, UnitedHealthcare launches new prior authorization program, more bad news on maternal health and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

Just 15% of doctors say prior auth “peers” deserve that title

Exclusive AMA survey shows use of peer-to-peer reviews for prior authorization is rising, but those “peers” usually aren’t qualified to make the call.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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24 Min Read

Addressing the mental health elephant in the room

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, in collaboration with PermanenteDocs Chat, learn about overcoming the stigma of mental health in the medical community.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
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5 Min Read

Is private practice collapsing? Congress can help stem the tide

From Medicare payment to prior authorization and beyond, independent physicians are being squeezed out of practice. The AMA is pushing hard for fixes.

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Private Practices
Fighting for Physicians
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7 Min Read

Letting doctors delegate can help reduce physician burnout

Northwell Health enables physicians to smartly use teamwork to complete routine tasks so doctors have more face time with patients.

Physician Health
AMA Update for Aug. 19, 2024: Physician burnout statistics 2024: The latest changes and trends in physician burnout by specialty
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9 Min Read

Physician burnout statistics 2024: The latest changes and trends in physician burnout by specialty

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about trends in physician burnout.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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9 Min Read

Physician burnout statistics 2024: The latest changes and trends in physician burnout by specialty [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about trends in physician burnout.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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6 Min Read

Prioritizing physician well-being is more important than ever

Physician burnout figures have dipped, but much work remains. The AMA offers a wealth of resources supporting professional satisfaction.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 Min Read

10 states have tackled prior authorization so far in 2024

Find out how physicians’ push to fix prior authorization is resulting in essential changes to speed up—and protect—patients’ access to care.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians