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Physicians to HHS: Here’s how to improve prior authorization

AMA voices support for proposed federal operating rules that boost automation of prior-authorization processes, but adds that there is still more work to be done.

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Efforts to fix prior auth move ahead in Congress, states 

The AMA and the Michigan State Medical Society partner to get state and federal prior-authorization reforms passed so patient care is not delayed. 

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Aug. 14, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Medical societies call for state and federal action to address prior authorization and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Physicians advocate in Michigan for prior authorization reform

AMA and Michigan State Medical Society support legislation to remove health insurance barriers to care.

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June 26, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Prior auth survey findings underscore need for legislative action

Advocacy spotlight on Prior auth survey findings underscore need for legislative action.

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Prior auth survey findings underscore need for legislative action

Survey finds lengthy prior authorization process often delays care and can lead to patient harm, but payers are not moving on agreed-upon reforms.

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Insurer inaction on prior authorization reform requires federal response

After years of inaction by the health insurance industry, prior authorization may only be fixed through federal intervention.

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AMA guide sorts though complexity of COVID-19 prior auth policies

Commercial insurance plans easing their prior authorization policies is a welcome response to COVID-19, but these changes can contain wide variations.

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Rep. Suzan DelBene, D, Wash.
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Fight to fix prior auth makes headway in Washington

Physicians have found strong allies in the effort to reform prior authorization: nearly 200 members of Congress and the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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