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Mira Irons, MD, on the B.1.1.7 variant and vaccine acceleration

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing trending topics related to the pandemic such as the B.1.1.7 variant.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Most physicians had little relief from prior authorization as COVID cases soared

Health insurer requirements for advanced approvals associated with treatment delays, care disruption, and patient harm.

Press Releases
Marilyn J. Heine, MD
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Why physician advocacy at all levels will be key in 2021

There is a growing overlap between state and federal policymaking. Learn how AMA advocacy teams are prepared to tackle issues in either venue.

State Advocacy
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Jan. 15, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on why physician advocacy at all levels will be key in 2021

There is a growing overlap between state and federal policymaking. Learn how AMA advocacy teams are prepared to tackle issues in either venue.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

Reform proposed as frustration grows over prior authorization delays

Prior authorization reform introduced in Illinois as doctors cite delays in care while health plans fail to keep their promise to streamline the process.

Prior Authorization
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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.

Prior Authorization
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Aug. 28, 2020: National Advocacy Update

HHS reverses course on regulation of laboratory-developed tests and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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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. 

Prior Authorization
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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.

Advocacy Update