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How to speed up your prior authorization process using electronic health records data exchange [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how the EHR data exchange can help with prior authorization.

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The AMA is the otolaryngologist’s powerful ally in health care

On prior auth, scope creep, Medicare pay and more, the AMA fights to help otolaryngologists—and all physicians—so they can focus on patient care.

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AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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Fixing prior auth: 40-plus prior authorizations a week is way too many

AMA survey data shows that’s the average weekly workload for one physician. Learn how the AMA is fighting for prior auth reduction.

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AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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Fixing prior auth: First, speed up payers’ response times

Sluggish action on prior authorization requests can mean hospitalization or death. Learn how the AMA’s fighting to speed up prior authorization.

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AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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5 ways the AMA is fighting for physicians in 2024

Physicians face far too many challenges that interfere with patient care. Find out how the AMA is speaking up for patients and doctors.

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AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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5 positive signs on the road to fixing prior authorization

Regulators, lawmakers and insurers are taking some first steps to ease prior auth burdens. Find out how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.

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AMA Update for April 5, 2024: The physician role in changing health care: How does the AMA support medical specialty societies?
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The physician role in changing health care: How does the AMA support medical specialty societies?

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about organized medicine and the AMA's role in medicine.

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The physician role in changing health care: How does the AMA support medical specialty societies? [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about organized medicine and the AMA's role in medicine.

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Prior authorization reform resources

Download issue brief, model bill and state law chart PDFs—make a difference with these opportunities for physician advocates.

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