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Only 1 in 3 doctors trusts insurers’ prior authorization promises

Health insurance giants made big promises to fix prior authorization, but new survey shows physicians are skeptical. Get more insights from the AMA.

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AMA survey: Prior authorization reform pledge falls short with physicians

Only one in three physicians believe the latest insurer pledge will make a meaningful difference.

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AMA prior authorization physician survey

Latest AMA survey shows physicians remain skeptical that meaningful change will occur. Learn more and download the survey PDF.

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Now is time to reform prior authorization in Medicare Advantage

A bipartisan, bicameral bill has overwhelming lawmaker support. The AMA and more than 120 other groups urge action to ease harmful care barriers.

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Nov. 21, 2025: National Advocacy Update

AMA urges CMS to “stay the course” on prior authorization reform and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Nov. 21, 2025: State Advocacy Update

NCOIL adopts prior authorization model bill and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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How the AMA fights for patients, doctors on prior authorization

The House of Delegates takes new action push back on the time-wasting, care-delaying payer process.

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Oct 22, 2025 ·
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CMMI answers your questions on the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model

Learn more about the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model, a new CMS payment model starting Jan. 1, 2026.

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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

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