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AMA in the News: August 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2023.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
AMA Update for Aug. 31, 2023: The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the current state of the overdose epidemic.

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AMA Update
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The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the current state of the overdose epidemic.

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Behavioral Health
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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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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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Leadership Viewpoints
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What doctors wish patients knew about rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis remains an enigmatic and debilitating condition, affecting millions. Two rheumatologists share how to manage this disease.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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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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HHS advisory group says don’t switch to costly, untested claims tech

In line with AMA advocacy, HHS is told not to adopt new versions of the X12 electronic claims standards. Learn why this is a win for physicians.

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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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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians