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5 Min Read

Changes support well-being for over 1 million doctors and nurses

For years, physicians and other health professionals have shied away from care, fearing career ramifications in licensure, credentialing and more. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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12 Min Read

Understanding the Texas Gold Card Law: Advocacy and legislative efforts in prior authorization [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the Texas Gold Card Law.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Oct. 11, 2024: Understanding the Texas Gold Card Law: Advocacy and legislative efforts in prior authorization
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12 Min Read

Understanding the Texas Gold Card Law: Advocacy and legislative efforts in prior authorization

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the Texas Gold Card Law.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

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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4 Min Read

Texas rejects whopping 140 scope of practice bills

AMA’s help was “key” to Texas Medical Association’s success in fighting scope creep, says Beaumont anesthesiologist G. Ray Callas, MD.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2024-2025

The 21 members of the AMA Board are introduced following elections.

Press Releases
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Texas pediatric emergency physician elected to AMA Board of Trustees

The AMA today announced the election of Texas-based pediatrician Melissa J. Garretson, M.D., to its Board of Trustees.

Press Releases
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6 Min Read

Expanding test-to-treat policies is a harmful prescription

Allowing pharmacists to administer tests, diagnose conditions and prescribe medications far exceeds their training and jeopardizes patient health.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
AMA in Action: Protecting reproductive health
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Advocacy in action: Protecting reproductive health

Ending Roe v. Wade puts government in the exam room, endangers lives and criminalizes care. The AMA stands for comprehensive reproductive health care.

Federal Advocacy