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Physicians call on Congress to address prior authorization reform

AMA survey release coincides with introduction of Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act

Press Releases
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How MAs help slash physician documentation time by 71%

Many doctors find that EHRs interrupt their time with their patients, which can lead to physician burnout. Learn how team documentation can help.

Sustainability
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Physician can’t be held negligent in PA student-supervision case

California ruling favorable for doctors in a case in which the AMA urged the court not to allow ordinary negligence claim that fell outside of MICRA.

Judicial Advocacy
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Prior authorization reform initiatives

Download PDFs to see how the AMA is improving the prior authorization process.

Prior Authorization
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5 simple changes to help cut doctors’ EHR burdens

The EHR is a known frustration for physicians, often contributing to burnout. Learn more with the AMA about how to save hours by taming the EHR

Digital
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AMA statement on HHS decision to remove addiction treatment barriers

AMA is pleased that HHS will support physicians to prescribe buprenorphine, will remove daunting regulatory barriers for patients with opioid use disorder.

Press Releases
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Free up to 3 hours of doctors’ time daily with smart use of MAs

Medical assistants (MAs) can tackle administrative tasks, routine clinical services and help practices excel in team-based care. Learn more with the AMA.

Sustainability
Apr 20, 2021 ·
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Donna Zulman, MD, discusses physician humanism & the patient connection

To provide quality care and reduce burnout, it is important to address patient-physician connections. Watch the video and download the slides from the STEPS Forward™ webinar.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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3 ways to begin to reduce clinical documentation by 75% by 2025

Clerical burdens are a major driver of physician burnout. Learn with the AMA about how to make a major dent in doctors’ clinical documentation tasks.

Sustainability