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The AMA steps up its efforts to fix prior authorization

The House of Delegates moves to rein in the broken prior authorization process that endangers patient care and frustrates physicians.

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AMA Update for May 30, 2025: How docs help develop medical technology that's speeding up electronic prior authorization
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How docs help develop medical technology that's speeding up electronic prior authorization

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

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AMA Update
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How docs help develop medical technology that's speeding up electronic prior authorization [Podcast]

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

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AMA Update Podcast
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May 30, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Bipartisan AMA-supported prior authorization legislation reintroduced in Congress and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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The AMA is ready to help CMS fix prior authorization

New CMS Administrator Mehmet C. Oz, MD, raised concerns about the cost-control practice. The AMA outlines next steps for action.

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Smiling patient listening to doctor
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Prior authorization bill would require true peers make decisions

A bipartisan bill backed by the AMA would help Medicare patients avoid unnecessary care delays by requiring appropriate specialty physicians to review. 

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Flummoxed patient holds a prescription bottle
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Patients’ stories push lawmakers to act on prior authorization

Critical changes are need to fix the time-wasting, care-delaying payer process. Highlighting prior authorization’s patient impact goes a long way.

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Three in a row game with medical pills
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Fixing prior auth: We must ensure continuity of care

When switching health plans, patients and physicians often must go back to step one on prior authorization. The consequences can be horrific.

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Fixing prior auth: First, speed up payers’ response times

Sluggish action on prior authorization requests can mean hospitalization or death. The AMA is fighting to speed up prior authorization.

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