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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 26, 2020

In the news: COVID-19 cases in the U.S., USPSTF draft recommendation for colorectal cancer screening, requirement for insurers to disclose prices.

Publications & Newsletters
A doctor speaking to an African-American mother and her child, all of them wearing masks.
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How to deliver preventive services at no cost to your patients

New AMA resources break down the preventive services available without patient cost-sharing, and how to properly code for them.

CPT®
Prescription bottle in a maze
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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
Growing plants
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Health spending growth reflects 2018 reinstatement of insurance tax

Growth in health expenditures remained steady even with increases in private health insurance and Medicare spending linked to reinstatement of ACA tax.

Research
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AMA experts discuss efforts to expand telehealth during COVID-19

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by navigating telehealth and more.

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Digital
AMA Update
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AMA applauds Medicare telemedicine policy change during pandemic

The use of telemedicine and remote care services are critical to the management of the COVID-19.

Press Releases
Medical billing statement
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AMA: Insurers misused CPT codes to hide administrative costs

The codes ensure uniform language for medical services and procedures, physicians tell a federal court in a brief, and other uses erode patient trust.

Judicial Advocacy
Senior patient
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Medicare Advantage contracts can be vehicle to drive improvement

Medicare Advantage contracts enable innovation that aligns the values of patients and physicians—and may reduce burnout in the process.

Payment & Delivery Models