Doctor measuring blood pressure
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7 Min Read

How Rush boosted BP control on Chicago’s West Side

This simple step can be a lifesaver: rechecking a patient’s BP when it’s high. Rush University Medical Center now does it three times more often.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
UPDATED
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3 Min Read

Is time documentation required for Medicare depression screenings?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about depression screening for Medicare patients.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Debunking Regulatory Myths
AMA Update for Feb. 21, 2025: Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process
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12 Min Read

Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about improving the prior authorization process.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update
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12 Min Read

Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about improving the prior authorization process.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
Shoulder operation in progress
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8 Min Read

Geisinger provides patients a shoulder they can rely on—for life

Qualified patients can now get a lifetime guarantee that any new costs related to their shoulder-replacement surgery will be completely covered.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
Rebekah Bernard, MD
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6 Min Read

Training gaps between physicians, nonphysicians are significant

Two MDs who previously worked as nonphysician providers say there’s no comparing the caliber of education—making physician-led care teams essential. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
James L. Madara, MD, at the 2024 Interim Meeting of the HOD
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4 Min Read

Catch up with the most influential people in health care

Learn about some of the innovative leaders honored for their work to reform Medicare pay, tackle physician burnout and advance patient care.

Leadership
UPDATED
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3 Min Read

Are teaching physicians required to re-document the EHR work of students?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about re-document the EHR work of medical students.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Debunking Regulatory Myths
UPDATED
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4 Min Read

Who can document components of E/M services?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about who can document E/M services. 

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CPT®
Debunking Regulatory Myths