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5 Min Read

I’m used to my patients’ prior auth hassles. Then came Mom’s.

Excessive prior authorization processes pose a significant obstacle to the quality of care our patients need and deserve.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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15 Min Read

Todd Askew on AMA’s latest advocacy efforts to support physicians

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Todd Askew, about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts.

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Access to Care
Moving Medicine Video Update
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3 Min Read

AMA cost analysis examines primary care physician turnover

Burnout-related turnover is a driver of unnecessary health expenditures.

Press Releases
U.S. Capitol building
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4 Min Read

Fixing Medicare pay system once and for all tops advocacy agenda

Reforming Medicare physician payment, overhauling prior authorization and maintaining telehealth expansion are AMA advocacy goals for 2022.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 Min Read

How to streamline workflow for a Medicare annual wellness visit

Learn how one physician practice provides thorough and efficient annual wellness exams without putting the bulk of the burden on doctors.

Sustainability
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4 Min Read

Why prior authorization is bad for patients and bad for business

Prior authorization delays care that leads to negative clinical outcomes for patients that can interfere with the responsibilities of their jobs.

Prior Authorization
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3 Min Read

Feb. 18, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior authorization

Physicians report prior authorization hurts workforce productivity and more in the latest Advocacy Update issue spotlight.

Advocacy Update
Feb 15, 2022 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Top federal issues

The AMA Advocacy Insights webinar "Top federal issues," was held in lieu of the 2022 National Advocacy Conference—download 5 action kit PDFs to learn more.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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4 Min Read

Find the resources your health system needs to improve well-being

The National Academy of Medicine outlines the essential elements to reduce physician burnout. Learn how to improve your organization’s culture.

Physician Health