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Gov. J.B. Pritzker
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How this bill would worsen liability climate, hurt the economy

The AMA supports Illinois physicians in seeking the veto of a bill that would impede patients’ access to care and hamper the state’s recovery.

Sustainability
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Embrace E/M coding changes to cut doctors’ clerical burdens

Learn with the AMA how adapting to E/M coding changes can help boost patient care and professional satisfaction.

CPT®
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As COVID-19 peaked, prior authorization’s harmful burdens continued

The vast majority of physicians say health plans have gone back to normal on prior authorization, or never relaxed their requirements amid the pandemic.

Prior Authorization
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Time to unleash power of tools to audit physicians’ EHR burden

New study shows doctors spend five hours in EHR for every eight in clinic, highlighting value of capturing physician time on various EHR tasks.

Digital
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Here’s how physicians can access federal financial relief programs

Federal financial relief programs for physicians continue to evolve. Stay updated with the AMA on how to get help.

Sustainability
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Why physicians should ask their health care colleagues for feedback

It’s time to think of feedback in a new way. By placing feedback in a different light, physicians can accelerate their professional growth and enhance well-being.

Physician Health
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April 9, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

New data show the highest prevalence of medical liability premium increases in 15 years and more in the latest other news in Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Most physicians had little relief from prior authorization as COVID cases soared

Health insurer requirements for advanced approvals associated with treatment delays, care disruption, and patient harm.

Press Releases
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14 states see medical liability insurance rates jump more than 10%

New AMA analysis of 2020 medical liability insurance rates shows why physicians must keep a close watch on what happens next.

Sustainability