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4 Min Read

Third-party billing vendors can boost private practice efficiency

There are pros and cons to securing outside help on billing. New resources and advice from the AMA will help guide you through the process.

Private Practices
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4 Min Read

It is time to make prior authorization reform a reality

Reducing the prior authorization burden that harms patients and frustrates physicians is an area of bipartisan agreement that Congress should tackle now.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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7 Min Read

This CWO leads systemic approach to combat physician burnout

As chief wellness officer (CWO) for Lehigh Valley Health Network, Amy A. Jibilian, MD, shares the need to reduce stigma and ease administrative burdens.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Pearl of the Week: Rethink prescription renewals

Find resources on developing a system for annual prescription renewals. 

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Behavioral Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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3 Min Read

On National Doctors’ Day, saying thanks is just the start

On National Doctors’ Day and every day, the AMA fights for physicians so they have time for what matters most—patients.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for March 31, 2025: How to find a health care lawyer and negotiating employment contracts for physicians
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How to find a health care lawyer and negotiating employment contracts for physicians

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about negotiating employment contracts for physicians.

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Transition to Attending
AMA Update
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15 Min Read

How to find a health care lawyer and negotiating employment contracts for physicians [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about negotiating employment contracts for physicians.

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Transition to Attending
AMA Update Podcast
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Geisinger is taking sting out of prior authorization for doctors

A centralized pharmacy team now handles all requests, saving Geisinger clinics up to fours a week and boosting payer approval rates by 30%.

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Prior Authorization
Health System Spotlight
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Community engagement helps Delaware health system retain doctors

After assessing gaps in recruitment, Bayhealth leveraged its residency program, loan repayment and “buddy” system to build its physician workforce. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight