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Janis M. Orlowski, MD, and Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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10 Min Read

Doctor shortages are here—and they’ll get worse if we don’t act fast

Two of America’s most influential physician voices detail what’s driving the shortage, how the pandemic’s exacerbating it, and how it can be overcome.

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Sustainability
Moving Medicine Podcast
Figure in a dark maze
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8 Min Read

Q&A: A drug changed this M4’s life. Prior auth nearly upended it.

Prior authorization is often a headache for practicing physicians. For AMA member Victoria Gordon, it threatened to set back her medical training.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
Hand holding prescription medication
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5 Min Read

I’m used to my patients’ prior auth hassles. Then came Mom’s.

Excessive prior authorization processes pose a significant obstacle to the quality of care our patients need and deserve.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
U.S. Capitol building
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4 Min Read

Fixing Medicare pay system once and for all tops advocacy agenda

Reforming Medicare physician payment, overhauling prior authorization and maintaining telehealth expansion are AMA advocacy goals for 2022.

Medicare & Medicaid
https://youtu.be/GRAV8LIxD5g
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4 Min Read

Why prior authorization is bad for patients and bad for business

Prior authorization delays care that leads to negative clinical outcomes for patients that can interfere with the responsibilities of their jobs.

Prior Authorization
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3 Min Read

Feb. 18, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior authorization

Physicians report prior authorization hurts workforce productivity and more in the latest Advocacy Update issue spotlight.

Advocacy Update
Feb 15, 2022 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Top federal issues

The AMA Advocacy Insights webinar "Top federal issues," was held in lieu of the 2022 National Advocacy Conference—download 5 action kit PDFs to learn more.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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11 Min Read

Brittany Ikwuagwu talks about med student advocacy on key issues

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Brittany Ikwuagwu on how medical students can advocate for key issues in medicine.

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Med Student Advocacy
Moving Medicine Video Update
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3 Min Read

Physicians report prior authorization hurts workforce productivity

AMA urges employers to grill health plans on the impact of prior authorization on patient care.

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