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Patient Support & Advocacy

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AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.

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Your practice checklist: Trends in payor audits and disputes

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 23, 2022

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May 27, 2022: National Advocacy Update

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May 24, 2022 ·
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Nearly $1 billion in excess patient costs tied to physician turnover

$260 million of that is attributable to physician burnout. Discover AMA tools to help fight the burnout that leads to higher spending.

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AMA statement on overdose deaths reaching over 100,000 in past year

The AMA again is asking state and federal policymakers to embrace steps that will save lives by ensuring evidence-based treatment and harm reduction to patients.

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April 29, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Becerra sees need to end Medicare physician pay “cliffs” on the latest National Advocacy Update.

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