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Sep 26, 2024 ·
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Women in Medicine: Our Journeys

On Sept. 26 at noon Central, the Women Physicians Section hosts a special Women in Medicine Month webinar. Register today.

Events
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Prior authorization in children's health care and prescription delays due to insurance issues [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about prior authorization in children's health care.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Sept. 20, 2024: Prior authorization in children's health care and prescription delays due to insurance issues
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Prior authorization in children's health care and prescription delays due to insurance issues

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about prior authorization in children's health care.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update
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CPT code set updated to include vaccines for bird flu H5N8 strain

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) bird-flu vaccine codes created in advance of possible emergency-use authorization, if needed.

CPT®
Mary Claire Curet, MD
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New Ochsner Health physician returns home to serve her community

Meet Mary Claire Curet, MD, the first doctor to enter practice from a program benefitting medical students who commit to work for Ochsner after residency.

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Health System Spotlight
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Appellate court vacates No Surprises Act rule that favors insurers

In a win for physicians, 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules that an independent-dispute resolution process needs to go back to the drawing board.

Judicial Advocacy
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WPS Members and News Highlights-August 2024

The August 2024 issue of member news details the governing council's participation in the Section Leadership Retreat and its three primary goals for the year.

Women Physicians
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Exclusive AMA survey reveals who is hit hardest by doctor burnout

Nationwide survey of more than 12,400 physicians shows how administrative burdens drive burnout and prompt doctors to consider leaving their practices.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Joshua Carrasco

Joshua Carrasco, MD, MPH

Joshua Carrasco, MD, MPH, serves as member at-large on the Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section Governing Council at the American Medical Association.

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