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Oct. 18, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on Pennsylvania removes prior authorization for opioid treatment

Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf announced an agreement with major insurers to end prior authorization. Read about AMA's fight for medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

Advocacy Update
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Pennsylvania removes prior authorization for opioid treatment

Pennsylvania and seven major health insurance companies agreed today to remove prior authorization requirements for treatment of substance use disorders.

Press Releases
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Oct. 4, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Surgeon General's Spotlight on Opioids, removing prior authorization for MAT and more in AMA's latest state health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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How prior authorization hamstrings physicians

Learn what the AMA is doing to address the administrative burdens, care delays and patient harms related to prior authorization.

Prior Authorization
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Sept. 20, 2018: State Advocacy Update

California governor urged to sign bill to increase access to MAT in the latest state advocacy efforts.

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Aug. 23, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Step therapy in Medicare Advantage plans, accountable care organizations and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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5 ways to improve access to health care

Uninsured patients live sicker and die younger, but insurance coverage alone doesn’t guarantee access. Learn how to reduce major barriers to health care access.

Access to Care
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Cut prior authorization hassles through automation, EHR integration

Electronic prior authorization technology integrated with practices’ e-prescribing workflow can speed the process. The AMA also advocates other PA reforms.

Prior Authorization
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May 17, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Medicaid waivers, Medicaid expansion, and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update