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1 in 3 doctors has seen prior auth lead to serious adverse event

Hospitalization, disability and death are among the worst outcomes, new physician survey shows. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD
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To ease physician burnout, ditch the stigma against getting help

Barriers exist to seeking mental health care. “It shouldn’t be that way,” says U.S. surgeon general. Leadership is key, as shown at Ochsner Health.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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March 24, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior authorization

New AMA survey results illustrate a critical need to streamline the prior authorization process and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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March 24, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Kentucky enacts wellness bill and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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This road map helps health systems address physician burnout

It’s one thing to survey your system’s doctors about burnout. It’s another to put gears of effective change in motion. Learn how the AMA can help.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Removing mental health stigma in medical licensing and physician credentialing with Lisa MacLean, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about mental health stigma in medical licensing and physician credentialing.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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Removing mental health stigma in medical licensing and physician credentialing with Lisa MacLean, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about mental health stigma in medical licensing and physician credentialing.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
Medical practitioners
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This primary care practice’s team approach means better care

For every doctor, there are two “care team coordinators” to help boost patient flow and ease physician burdens. Learn more with the AMA.

Scope of Practice
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How small changes can help restore joy in medicine

The Permanente Medical Group’s focused strategy to cut physician burnout is earning national recognition. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
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