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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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​​​​​​​June 30, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior authorization regulations

Majority of Congress urges CMS to finalize and strengthen prior authorization regulations and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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AMA tackles overused prior authorization

Help the AMA stand up to insurance companies and fix overuse of prior authorization. Learn more.

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ICYMI: 10 stories to read from the 2023 AMA Annual Meeting

Doctors send an unmistakable message: Fix Medicare now. Delegates also took actions on prior authorization, scope of practice, burnout and telehealth.

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Oversight needed on payers’ use of AI in prior authorization

Doctors working for one payer reportedly spent just 1.2 seconds on each of the 300,000 claims that they denied using AI. The AMA wants regulators to take action.

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AMA adopts policy calling for more oversight of AI in prior authorization

The House of Delegates adopted policy calling for greater regulatory oversight of insurers’ use of AI in reviewing patient claims and prior authorization requests.

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