Clear Search
Masked person in front of a laptop with head in hands
·
4 Min Read

“Gold card” approach to prior authorization introduced in Congress

The bipartisan House bill would cut prior-auth burdens in Medicare Advantage plans. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.

series
Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
·
4 Min Read

What is prior authorization?

In today’s physician practice, the prior authorization process is typically manual and time consuming, diverting valuable resources away from patient care—download survey, tips and issue brief PDFs to learn more about prior authorization from the AMA.

series
Prior Authorization
Health Care Definitions
Rep. Suzan DelBene
·
4 Min Read

Prior authorization delays even reach congresswoman’s family

Learn how Rep. Suzan DelBene’s family was affected by prior auth and how her bill would streamline its use in Medicare Advantage.

series
Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
·
13 Min Read

Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) on legislation to help fix prior authorization

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion on bipartisan legislation that would help ease prior authorization challenges.

series
Prior Authorization
Moving Medicine Video Update
·
2 Min Read

June 24, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Prior authorization bill passes NJ Senate Committee with strong support from MSNJ, AMA and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Speech bubble with hashtag by megaphone
·
4 Min Read

Sick of the runaround, doctor takes prior auth pains to Twitter

Gastroenterologist Tauseef Ali, MD, sheds light on how prior authorization delays harm his patients. Learn about AMA efforts to fix prior auth.

series
Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
Digital representation of a checklist
·
5 Min Read

Prior authorization: What private practice physicians must know

Doctors know all too well the hassles of this payer cost-control process. Find out how the AMA is tackling prior authorization with research and resources for reform.

series
Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
·
27 Min Read

What private practice physicians need to know about prior authorization

In this episode of AMA Thriving in Private Practice, learn about what private practice physicians need to know about recent changes in prior authorization.

Prior Authorization
MRI room
·
5 Min Read

Cancer killed Kathleen Valentini, but prior auth shares the blame

Third-party administrator boasted making “appropriate decisions on patients’ behalf,” but their delays meant suboptimal cancer treatment. Learn more.

series
Judicial Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians