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Another COVID-19 pandemic outcome: Busier physician EHR inboxes

To ease the burden of managing an increasingly crowded inbox, health systems and physicians should turn to other members of the care team. Learn more.

Digital
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Enable real-time Rx benefit info to boost truth in drug pricing

Health information technology tools can close information gaps among patients, doctors, payers and pharmacies.

Behavioral Health
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As “encounter specialists,” CMAs can boost doctors’ well-being

Specially trained certified medical assistants (CMAs)—two for each doctor—can help cut down on the pajama time spent charting. Learn more.

Physician Health
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The AMA helps sustain the viability of private practice

Private practices have been struggling for years; the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the financial strain and burdensome regulatory requirements faced by physician practice owners. AMA advocacy, resources and research help private practices thrive.

Private Practices
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How the AMA’s pressing on all fronts to fix prior authorization

Prior authorization gobbles up valuable physician time and delays access to care. Learn from AMA experts about promising efforts to change things.

Prior Authorization
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What it’s like in ophthalmology: Shadowing Dr. Arnold

AMA member Barbara J. Arnold, MD, says the most rewarding aspect of the specialty is restoring patients’ independence.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Doctors ask CMS to enforce rules on zero-fee EFT payments

As much as 3% of EFT claim payments are going to “value-added” services physician practices never requested. It’s time for the practice to end.

Claims Processing
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Sept. 24, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Texas enacts gold carding law for prior authorization and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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New physician “gold card” law will cut prior authorization delays

Breakthrough law means doctors with a 90% prior authorization approval rate are exempt from certain requirements. Learn more with the AMA.

Prior Authorization