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Nov. 14, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Michigan physicians and patients mobilize behind prior authorization and a survey finds prior authorization rampant barrier in the latest state advocacy efforts.

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How CMS can fix prior auth to put patients before paperwork

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) asked for suggestions on cutting administrative burdens on physicians and others in health care.

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AMA, others ask CMS to comprehensively address prior authorization

CMS urged to reduce the harms and burdens of prior authorization by incorporating Consensus Principles.

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Sept. 6, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on The latest on the fight to fix prior authorization

The latest on the fight to fix prior authorization - Prior authorization (PA) continues to be a major barrier to patient care and a contributing factor in physician burnout.

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July 25, 2019: State Advocacy Update

AMA calls for state action on prior authorization reforms - the latest state health care advocacy news.

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June 14, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Physicians take steps against opioid epidemic and Vermont removes prior authorization requirements for MAT in the latest AMA state advocacy news.

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Arkansas sets standard for states by removing prior authorization for treatment of opioid use disorder

The AMA and AMS commended Governor Asa Hutchinson and the General Assembly for removing administrative barriers to treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD).

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Quick Take: Moves cut barriers to opioid-use disorder treatment

In actions that will save lives, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., removed prior authorization for Medicaid patients who need medication-assisted treatment.

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District of Columbia takes important step to reverse opioid epidemic

The MSDC and the AMA applauded the mayor’s office for removing prior authorization for medications to treat opioid use disorder.

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