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When prior authorization blocks lifesaving treatments

About 100 bills nationwide target this payer cost-control process that delays patient care. The AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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AI in health insurance claims, why prior authorization is so difficult and how AMA fights to fix it [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about key takeaways from the AMA's recent prior auth survey and more.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for April 4, 2025: AI in health insurance claims, why prior authorization is so difficult and how AMA fights to fix it
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AI in health insurance claims, why prior authorization is so difficult and how AMA fights to fix it

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about key takeaways from the AMA's recent prior auth survey and more.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update
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5 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew to improve their mental health

Mental well-being is a crucial aspect of overall health. Learn from AMA member physicians about tips to help patients address mental health concerns. 

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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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For millions with hypertension, home BP cuffs aren’t a good fit

When blood-pressure cuffs are too small, it can lead to higher BP about 40% of the time, which leads to improper treatment. Change is needed. 

Prevention & Wellness
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April 4, 2025: Judicial Advocacy Update

Court vacates FDA’s laboratory developed test final rule and more in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
AMA Update for April 2, 2025: CDC measles outbreak update, MMR vaccine news, typhus disease, and the end of flu season 2025
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CDC measles outbreak update, MMR vaccine news, typhus disease and the end of flu season 2025

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about typhus and the latest on the measles outbreak.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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10 things doctors wish women knew to manage their health

AMA member physicians share more about some priorities that women patients should keep in mind. Hint: It’s not all about diet and exercise.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Psychiatrist’s research, advocacy advances mental health equity

Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellow Stephanie Eng, MD, wants to help extend care for her patients in ways that go beyond the clinical encounter.

Health Equity