The AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization

The AMA is challenging insurance companies to eliminate care delays, patient harms and practice hassles.

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This is why we fight

The average physician practice completes 45 prior authorizations per physician per week. According to the most recent AMA survey, 94% of physicians say prior auth delays care.

Here are just a few of the ways we’re fighting for you and your patients

Why We Fight: $15 Billion Win Prior Auth Stat

Securing a $15 billion prior authorization win

The AMA secured a rule with CMS that will save $15 billion for physician practices over 10 years.

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Clearing up what’s required—and when

We’re tackling an increasing volume of requirements, inadequate peer-to-peer reviews and more.

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Elevating the issues important to you

Due to AMA advocacy efforts, CMS is right-sizing the prior authorization process imposed by Medicare Advantage plans.

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