Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers
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3 Min Read

Wisconsin’s Gov. Evers vetoes APRN independent-practice bill

Physicians urged the governor to veto the measure. In doing so, Evers said it would have potentially taken doctors out of patients’ care.

Scope of Practice
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2 Min Read

AMA welcomes public health approach to overdose epidemic

The AMA urges all health insurers and state legislatures to take steps to make this strategy a reality.

Press Releases
Red tape
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3 Min Read

Why D.C. Council should act now to fix prior authorization

Prior authorization is bad for patients and physicians. The AMA is fighting in the D.C. Council, and Congress, to fix this obstacle to patient care.

Prior Authorization
Henry Ford Health “mobile integrated health” program
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4 Min Read

Henry Ford paramedics visit homes to help patients avoid the ED

Paramedics see patients at home, often accompanied by doctors on screen. Most visits prevent an ED trip and the program has saved millions. Learn more.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra
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4 Min Read

Becerra sees need to end Medicare physician pay “cliffs”

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra says he doesn’t want health professionals to leave medicine based on pay uncertainties. Learn more.

Medicare & Medicaid
Graphic of health care workers
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10 Min Read

Why physician-led care teams are key to battling doctor shortage

All patients, regardless of ZIP code, deserve care led by a physician. Learn why independent practice for nonphysicians won’t fix the doctor shortage.

Scope of Practice
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10 Min Read

How to be preprepared in the event of a payor audit with Kathleen Blake, MD, MPH

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Kathleen Blake, MD, MPH, about payor audits.

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Private Practices
Moving Medicine Video Update
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3 Min Read

April 15, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

AMA releases second toolkit on No Surprises Act payment process and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
Health symbols, including electronic medical records, heart rate, temperature, prescription medicine
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4 Min Read

As remote patient monitoring expands, so does CPT to describe it

It’s not just about remote blood pressures anymore, and the CPT code set is keeping up with latest digital health innovations advancing patient care.

CPT®