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Physicians call for clarity on IMG credentialing, licensure

The AMA wants to reduce some of the barriers that make it harder for international medical graduates (IMGs) to help fill the nation’s health care needs.

International Med Ed
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How to make peer-to-peer prior authorization talks more effective

Peer-to-peer prior authorization reviews are too often a time-consuming barrier to care. AMA delegates take steps to fix that.

Prior Authorization
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AMA adopts new policies to rein in prior authorization burdens

Delayed and disruptive treatment due to unnecessary and bureaucratic prior authorization requirements can have life-or-death consequences for patients.

Press Releases
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Missouri’s medical liability reform again contested in court

The AMA and Missouri State Medical Association urge state’s high court to uphold reform that helped Show-Me State see improvements in access to care.

Judicial Advocacy
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Meg Barron on a new program to optimize telehealth efforts [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the role of telehealth post-pandemic and a new program to optimize efforts.

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AMA Update Podcast
Jun 8, 2021 ·
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Paul DeChant, MD, MBA, on improving physician-administrator relationships

On June 8, 2021, the AMA held a webinar in the AMA STEPS Forward™ series: “Crossing the divide: Building bridges between physicians and administration.” Watch now and download the webinar slides.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Meg Barron on a new program to optimize telehealth efforts

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the role of telehealth post-pandemic and a new program to optimize efforts.

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AMA Update
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MIPS relief, reform and research in play to make program relevant

CMS should cut the burdens of its Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) while boosting transparency and clinical relevance.

Payment & Delivery Models
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3 ways EHRs get it wrong—and hinder physician well-being

To cut through the EHR clutter, one physician expert identifies productivity pain points that contribute to administrative burdens and physician burnout.

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