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How prior authorization disrupts patient care, Part I

In the first part of a two-part series episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the current state of prior authorization.

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Moving Medicine Podcast
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Bills in 30 states show momentum to fix prior authorization

Nearly 90 bills have been considered this legislative session to rightsize the time-wasting, care-delaying practice of prior authorization. Learn more.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Once just a burden, prior authorization has become a nightmare

Health plan prior-authorization processes are out of control and have a negative impact on patient care, but momentum is building to pass reforms.

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Fighting for Physicians
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April 7, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Prior authorization garners national attention; AMA supports reform efforts in California, New Jersey and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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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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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.

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Toll from prior authorization exceeds alleged benefits, say physicians

AMA survey highlights physician experience with unnecessary waste generated by insurer-imposed authorization controls.

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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: How prior authorization disrupts patient care

Watch the latest AMA Advocacy Insights webinar and learn about the current state of prior authorization.

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Medical societies unite in support prior authorization reforms

CMS urged to finalize proposed policy and rein-in Medicare Advantage plans with guardrails against excessive and unnecessary hurdles to necessary patient care.

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