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Survey quantifies time burdens of prior authorization

New details on the time physicians and staff pour into completing prior-authorization requests that delay and disrupt patient care.

Prior Authorization
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Jan. 26, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Four states introduce legislation for Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Louisiana and Utah sign standing orders for naloxone and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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21 principles to reform prior-authorization requirements

The AMA and other health care associations offer a comprehensive plan to simplify the protocols that gobble up time and can disrupt patient care.

Prior Authorization
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Health care coalition calls for prior authorization reform

The Health Care Coalition releases new principles to improve timely access to care and reduce administrative burdens

Press Releases
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In EHR age, physicians long to restore medicine’s personal touch

Research reveals what gives physicians professional satisfaction and what drives their their discontent.

Physician Health
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To scan or not to scan? 5 steps to decision support for imaging

Learn about new tools that can make it easier for you to cut down on unnecessary CT scans and MRIs.

Digital
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Top 4 issues physicians will take to state legislatures in 2016

Team-based care, fighting opioid epidemic, managed care, and public health are among the 4 top issues for medical associations and policymakers as state legislatures convene for the new year.

State Advocacy
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5 tips to minimize prior authorization delays

Is the prior authorization process impeding your ability to provide quality care to patients? Use these tips to relieve your frustrations.

Prior Authorization
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Physicians take on prior authorization rules that hinder care

New policy adopted Monday at the 2014 AMA Interim Meeting calls for limiting the use of prior authorization of health care services so that physicians are not prevented from giving patients the safe, high-quality care they deserve.

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