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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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AMA in the News: June 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for June 2020.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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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.

Advocacy Update
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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.

Prior Authorization
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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.

Press Releases
Susan R. Bailey, MD
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New AMA president: COVID-19 can spur positive changes in health care

In this Q&A, new AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, discusses what the nation’s COVID-19 experience has to teach us about removing obstacles to patient care.

Leadership
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New AMA president Susan Bailey, MD, on helping doctors be doctors

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by learning how new AMA President Susan Bailey, MD will begin her term.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Policy options for states to address COVID-19

View some of the policy options, such as costs for testing, access to care and vaccines, for states to implement to address the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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The 12 factors that drive up physician burnout

To reduce the burden placed on doctors, health care systems must look at what external factors are adding to physician burnout. Find out more.

Physician Health