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Bruce A. Scott, MD, address at the 2024 AMA Interim Meeting of the HOD
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Bruce Scott, MD, address at the 2024 Interim Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the 2024 AMA Interim Meeting, Bruce Scott, MD, highlights the systemic challenges faced by physicians and patients. Access the recording and transcript of the speech.

Speeches
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AMA president touts bipartisan solutions for health system challenges

At Interim Meeting of AMA House of Delegates, Dr. Scott identifies bipartisan bills Congress should pass to fix Medicare, prior authorization.

Press Releases
U.S. Capitol
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How the AMA is fighting for physicians now

The push is on for a 2025 Medicare payment update—but that’s not all. On prior auth, scope of practice, burnout and tech, the AMA fights for doctors.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
Illinois State Capitol Building
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Building consensus to fix prior auth at the state level

A physician leader in Illinois describes successful efforts in the Land of Lincoln to address numerous flaws in prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
Person uses a walker with in-home physical therapy
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Time to crack down on ERISA plans’ use of prior authorization

The AMA has advanced prior auth fixes at the state and federal levels, but employer-sponsored ERISA plans have escaped scrutiny. That must change.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Oct. 18, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Prior authorization bill earns cosponsorship milestone in House and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Understanding the Texas Gold Card Law: Advocacy and legislative efforts in prior authorization [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the Texas Gold Card Law.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Oct. 11, 2024: Understanding the Texas Gold Card Law: Advocacy and legislative efforts in prior authorization
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Understanding the Texas Gold Card Law: Advocacy and legislative efforts in prior authorization

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the Texas Gold Card Law.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update
Young child in hospital bed
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How prior authorization hurts the nation’s littlest patients

Pediatric care is not immune from insurers’ time-wasting, care-delaying tactic—even in the emergency department.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians