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The American Medical Association's 175th Anniversary

Celebrate the American Medical Association's 175th anniversary. Learn more about when medicine meets the moment.

AMA History
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AMA agrees with recommendations from investigation of Medicare Advantage plans

More oversite of authorization controls is needed.

Press Releases
Red tape
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3 Min Read

Why D.C. Council should act now to fix prior authorization

Prior authorization is bad for patients and physicians. The AMA is fighting in the D.C. Council, and Congress, to fix this obstacle to patient care.

Prior Authorization
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.

series
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.

series
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
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15 Min Read

Todd Askew on AMA’s latest advocacy efforts to support physicians

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Todd Askew, about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts.

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Access to Care
Moving Medicine Video Update
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