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Fixing prior auth: First, speed up payers’ response times

Sluggish action on prior authorization requests can mean hospitalization or death. The AMA is fighting to speed up prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Fixing prior auth: Clear up what’s required and when

Payers often leave patients and physicians in the dark on key aspects of prior authorization. Learn how the AMA is fighting to require transparency.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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10 Min Read

2025 measles update, new antibiotic for gonorrhea, bird flu death in Mexico, and CT scans and cancer [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the measles outbreak states, latest bird flu news and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for April 23, 2025: 2025 measles update, new antibiotic for gonorrhea, bird flu death in Mexico, and CT scans and cancer
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10 Min Read

2025 measles update, new antibiotic for gonorrhea, bird flu death in Mexico, and CT scans and cancer

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the measles outbreak states, latest bird flu news and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
AMA Update for April 21, 2025: The importance of physician well-being and mental health resources for doctors
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12 Min Read

The importance of physician well-being and mental health resources for doctors

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician wellness programs.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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12 Min Read

The importance of physician well-being and mental health resources for doctors [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician wellness programs.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 14, 2025

In the news: Measles outbreak surpasses 700 cases, new prior authorization hurdles, CDC panel makes recommendation on vaccinations and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Understanding when HRT makes sense in menopause

Melissa Joy Tracy, MD, of Rush University Medical Center, explains why hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) might be right for some women.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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Don’t fall for these myths on prior authorization

Behemoth health insurers claim this time-wasting practice improves care and saves everyone money. Look beyond the myths and find out the facts.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians