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House bill advances “gold card” model on prior authorization

Physicians with a 90% prior authorization approval rate in Medicare Advantage would be spared the care-delaying rigmarole. Learn more with the AMA.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Aug. 11, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Ways and Means Committee advances prior authorization legislation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Big step forward in Congress to fix prior authorization

The powerful House Ways and Means Committee has advanced provisions to overhaul the prior-authorization process that delays patients’ access to care.

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How innovations in GI surgery are advancing the field of endosurgery with Jennifer Christie, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about endoscopy and how prior authorization plays a role in GI surgery.

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How innovations in GI surgery are advancing the field of endosurgery with Jennifer Christie, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about endoscopy and how prior authorization plays a role in GI surgery.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Panel support of prior auth reform a victory for patients, physicians

A House panel today endorsed a bill to reform prior authorization in Medicare Advantage.

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Congress to CMS: Finalize plans to streamline prior authorization

Bipartisan congressional majority presses CMS to implement proposed changes within Medicare Advantage and go further to fix prior authorization.   

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 10, 2023

In the news: OTC contraceptive approved, prior authorization a tool “to delay and deny care,” deepening mental health crisis in the U.S. and more.

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July 14, 2023: National Advocacy Update

 Concerns over CMS increasing prior authorization requirements and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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