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Doctor/otolaryngologist using an otoscope in a patient's ear
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The AMA is the otolaryngologist’s powerful ally in health care

On prior auth, scope creep, Medicare pay and more, the AMA fights to help otolaryngologists—and all physicians—so they can focus on patient care.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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5 positive signs on the road to fixing prior authorization

Regulators, lawmakers and insurers are taking some first steps to ease prior auth burdens. Find out how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Prior authorization reform resources

Download issue brief, model bill and state law chart PDFs—make a difference with these opportunities for physician advocates.

Prior Authorization
AMA Update for March 29, 2024: CMS final rule 2024: The AMA prior authorization win and the pros and cons of prior authorization
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CMS final rule 2024: The AMA prior authorization win and the pros and cons of prior authorization

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the AMA prior authorization win​​​​​​.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update
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CMS final rule 2024: The AMA prior authorization win and the pros and cons of prior authorization [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the AMA prior authorization win​​​​​​.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, at podium at 2024 National Advocacy Conferene (NAC)
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Message from Congress to doctors: “Keep up the pressure”

California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, and other House members say physicians’ voices are powerful on Medicare pay, prior authorization and other key issues.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure
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New prior authorization reforms show power of physician advocacy

In $15 billion CMS regulatory win on prior authorization, physicians’ voices made a huge difference. Who says? CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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9 states pass bills to fix prior authorization

Nine states and the District of Columbia moved to streamline prior authorization last year. Another 30 states are considering legislation in 2024.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for March 1, 2024: How DC prior authorization reform improved patient care by changing pre-authorization requirements
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How DC prior authorization reform improved patient care by changing pre-authorization requirements

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about prior authorization changes for 2024.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update