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AMA Update for May 3, 2024: How to speed up your prior authorization process using electronic health records data exchange
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10 Min Read

How to speed up your prior authorization process using electronic health records data exchange

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how the EHR data exchange can help with prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update
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10 Min Read

How to speed up your prior authorization process using electronic health records data exchange [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how the EHR data exchange can help with prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
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4 Min Read

6 pillars of healthy living every senior doctor should embrace

Modeling healthy behaviors is one of the best things physicians can do later in their careers to help patients of all ages prevent chronic disease.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Physicians can save 2 hours a day with annual prescription refills

Skeptical of synchronized annual prescription refills? Don’t be. It can save physicians—and patients—time and reduce burnout. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Effective team meetings

Find resources on bringing together all the members of your practice and ways to make your team meetings more consistent and organized.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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4 Min Read

Physicians now spend more “pajama time” on mandatory trainings

At one health system, doctors completed one-third of required training modules during off hours. Find out how to cut this physician burden.

Physician Health
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Reduce extraneous cognitive load

Find resources on organizing workflow and developing strategies to reduce cognitive load and preserve your attention.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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5 Min Read

April 19, 2024: State Advocacy Update

South Dakota legislation expands physician wellness program to medical students and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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9 Min Read

5 ways the AMA is fighting for physicians in 2024

Physicians face far too many challenges that interfere with patient care. Find out how the AMA is speaking up for patients and doctors.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians