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When prior authorization blocks lifesaving treatments

About 100 bills nationwide target this payer cost-control process that delays patient care. The AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for April 4, 2025: AI in health insurance claims, why prior authorization is so difficult and how AMA fights to fix it
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AI in health insurance claims, why prior authorization is so difficult and how AMA fights to fix it

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about key takeaways from the AMA's recent prior auth survey and more.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update
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AI in health insurance claims, why prior authorization is so difficult and how AMA fights to fix it [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about key takeaways from the AMA's recent prior auth survey and more.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
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April 4, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Legislation introduced to reform how prior authorization requests are evaluated and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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April 4, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Medical student urges Colorado Legislature to help remove stigma from licensing application and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Nigel Girgrah, MD
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Leadership program is changing doctors’ lives at Ochsner Health

Physicians who take part in the four-day program are less likely to have burnout and more likely to feel valued.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Sanford Health nearly doubles residency program to boost recruitment

Facing a growing aging population and ongoing physician shortage, the rural health system is partnering with universities to recruit and retain doctors. 

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
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Electronic Health Record (EHR) Use Research Grant program

Learn more about the AMA's Electronic Health Record (EHR) Use Research Grant and the recipients.

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Build sustainable schedules to support physician well-being

Physician schedules often fail to account for time spent on nonpatient-facing tasks. R. John Sawyer, PhD, of Ochsner Health, shares what to change.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight