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AMA in the News: October 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for October 2024.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Time to crack down on ERISA plans’ use of prior authorization

The AMA has advanced prior auth fixes at the state and federal levels, but employer-sponsored ERISA plans have escaped scrutiny. That must change.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Fixing IV fluid shortage only a start in addressing drug supply

Helene-related IV fluid shortages are widespread. The AMA pulls together resources and outlines steps to resolve an urgent public health crisis.

Behavioral Health
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5 ways to optimize the patient portal and cut physician burdens

Making the most of the patient portal requires a productive partnership with patients and setting the right expectations.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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How an FQHC’s efforts to reduce burnout are succeeding

El Rio Health, a Tucson, Arizona, federally qualified health center (FQHC), has focused on often overlooked ways to cut administrative burdens.  

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Pearl of the Week: Pull, don’t push, ADT notifications

Find resources on reducing the EHR inbox message burden. 

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Digital
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
AMA Update for Oct. 28, 2024: Why overdose deaths declined, barriers to SUD treatment and ending the overdose epidemic
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Why overdose deaths declined, barriers to SUD treatment and ending the overdose epidemic

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in fighting to end the overdose epidemic.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update
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Why overdose deaths declined, barriers to SUD treatment and ending the overdose epidemic [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in fighting to end the overdose epidemic.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update Podcast
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What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Cehajic

Boris Cehajic, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says every general surgeon needs humility, focus and compassion and you must be able to deal with surprises.

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