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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
May 9, 2023 ·
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EHR Inbox Reduction

Physician experts discuss the benefits of taming the EHR inbox and how to take the first step to accomplishing that goal.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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April 7, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior authorization in Medicare Advantage

CMS final rule moves to right-size prior authorization in Medicare Advantage and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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April 7, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Prior authorization garners national attention; AMA supports reform efforts in California, New Jersey and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA praises CMS for prior authorization reforms in Medicare Advantage

New final rule includes provisions toward right-sizing the prior authorization process imposed by Medicare Advantage plans

Press Releases
Hannibal Person, MD
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10 Min Read

Q&A: This pediatrician is confronting inequities in GI care

Gastrointestinal (GI) problems in children of color are too often dismissed. Learn how pediatrician Hannibal Person, MD, is working to change that.

Health Equity
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16 Min Read

Reducing burnout and mental health stigma for physicians with Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD

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

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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16 Min Read

Reducing burnout and mental health stigma for physicians with Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD [Podcast]

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

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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1 in 3 doctors has seen prior auth lead to serious adverse event

Hospitalization, disability and death are among the worst outcomes, new physician survey shows. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians