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Time to junk your practice fax machine? Big win makes it possible

HHS sides with the AMA on new policies that integrate electronic prior authorization into certified EHRs to cut physician burdens and care delays.

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Fighting for Physicians
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AMA advocacy drives major federal action on health data modernization

HHS initiative is what physicians have been asking for—better data, less red tape, and smarter use of technology.

Press Releases
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Sept. 5, 2025: State Advocacy Update

NAIC considers draft prior authorization white paper and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA advocacy may sideline faxes, physicians’ foe in prior authorization

New federal regulations will embed real-time electronic prior authorization into certified electronic health records to provide more timely health care. 

Press Releases
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July 25, 2025: State Advocacy Update

NCOIL considers model prior authorization legislation and discusses use of AI in the claims process and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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7 prior authorization terms that drive every doctor to distraction

Consult this handy glossary to better grasp the frustrating cost-control practice and learn how the AMA leads the charge to fix prior authorization. 

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CMS has questions on digital health tools. AMA has answers.

The AMA offers guidance to CMS on information blocking, patients’ access to records, fixing prior authorization and making digital health tools useful.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Harnessing informatics’ power to cut physician burdens

Find out how HL7’s FHIR standard is developed with physician input and is being used to speed up prior authorization.

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Red tap covers a crack in a wall
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Inside payers' latest plans to streamline prior authorization

Cautious optimism is the watchword for physicians tired of seeing their patients’ care delayed. The AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization.

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