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Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, address at the 2023 Interim Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the 2023 AMA Interim Meeting, Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, discusses the AMA’s advocacy work on Medicare payment reform. Access the recording and transcript of the speech.

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The physician shortage crisis is here—and so are bipartisan fixes

Making sure all Americans have access to high-quality physician care must be a congressional priority. Learn how the AMA leads the charge for reform.

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Electronic transaction toolkits for administrative simplification

Download PDF resources to help physicians efficiently and successfully manage payment-related interactions with health insurers.

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Oct. 20, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Register now: 2024 AMA State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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2 big insurers take small steps to ease prior authorization burden

United Healthcare and Cigna appear to move in the right direction. Learn how the AMA is working on all fronts to right size prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
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What doctors wish patients knew about prior authorization

AMA Immediate Past President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, explains how the cost-control practice delays care. Patients can help the AMA tackle prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
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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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Finding congressional common ground to advance health issues

Promoting greater cooperation and consensus among lawmakers on health care problems will speed the results achieved.

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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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