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3 seismic prior authorization changes for patients and physicians

The final CMS rule on prior authorization a huge win, but there is still a ways to go. That’s why dozens of states are considering further reforms.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for Feb. 13, 2024: 2024 advocacy agenda: Medicare payment cuts, fixing prior auth, and reducing physician burnout
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2024 advocacy agenda: Medicare payment cuts, fixing prior auth, and reducing physician burnout

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top advocacy issues for 2024.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update
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2024 advocacy agenda: Medicare payment cuts, fixing prior auth, and reducing physician burnout [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top advocacy issues for 2024.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast
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The EHR is a driver of burnout. That’s why IT must be at the table.

Taking steps to reduce physician burnout, The Southeast Permanente Medical Group found working with IT made all the difference. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Pearl of the Week: Organize around the team

Find resources on workload balancing and cross-training. 

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Sustainability
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Streamline E/M documentation by targeting note bloat

Guideline revisions offer path to cut evaluation and management (E/M) burdens. One key is to redo those note templates, says an AMA physician expert.

CPT®
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Feb. 9, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Congress introduces the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Feb. 9, 2024: State Advocacy Update

South Dakota bill would expand physician wellness protections to medical students and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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2 big wins on physician credentialing that will support well-being

Most states have rightsized their licensing process to remove the stigma against getting help. Now there’s major progress on the credentialing side.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians