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Prior authorization bill would require true peers make decisions

A bipartisan bill backed by the AMA would help Medicare patients avoid unnecessary care delays by requiring appropriate specialty physicians to review. 

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Fight Regulatory Burdens

AMA-inspired changes to office visit reporting will save the typical office-based physician 180 hours of documentation each year.

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Fixing prior auth: First, speed up payers’ response times

Sluggish action on prior authorization requests can mean hospitalization or death. The AMA is fighting to speed up prior authorization.

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Fixing prior auth: Nearly 40 prior authorizations a week is way too many

AMA survey data shows that practices complete 39 prior authorization requests per physician, per week. The AMA is fighting for prior auth reduction.

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Three in a row game with medical pills
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Fixing prior auth: We must ensure continuity of care

When switching health plans, patients and physicians often must go back to step one on prior authorization. The consequences can be horrific.

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Fixing prior auth: These critical changes must be made

The payer cost-control process of prior authorization wastes physicians’ time and delays patient care. Dive deep on five big reforms that are needed.

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Don’t fall for these myths on prior authorization

Behemoth health insurers claim this time-wasting practice improves care and saves everyone money. Look beyond the myths and find out the facts.

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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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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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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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