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4 MIN READ

JAMA unveils channel devoted to health AI research, perspective

Health AI tools are rapidly gaining a foothold in medicine, but it takes rigorous research to uncover their impact and help physicians use them wisely.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Prior authorization fixes earn majority support in Congress

There’s bipartisan backing to reform prior authorization in Medicare Advantage as House majority cosponsors key bill. Learn what comes next.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

Want to tackle burnout in your organization? Back your physicians

Doctors who feel supported by their health system are less likely to experience burnout. But there are big differences by specialty, says a recent study.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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7 MIN READ

How the AMA is fighting—and winning—for physicians at the state level

The AMA helped stop 80-plus scope of practice bills, pass 12 prior authorization reform measures, and led dozens of wins to support physician well-being.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
2024 Interim Meeting
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Boost aging patients’ meaningful access to health tech

Telehealth and other tech solutions can promote better health outcomes. They need to be available and usable by all patients, says the AMA.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
HOD Reference Committee B, 2024 Interim Meeting
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3 MIN READ

Having a physician on site is best way to deliver emergency care

But that isn’t always possible. AMA will work with state medical associations to push for 24/7 physician supervision, even if is remotely provided. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Michael Suk, MD, at the 2024 Interim Meeting
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8 MIN READ

Heartbreaking Medicare cuts start to hit home in Congress

Following AMA advocacy, House majority backs stabilizing 2025 payment. Now a big push from physicians in every specialty, and from across the country, is needed.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
HOD Reference Committee J, 2024 Interim Meeting
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3 MIN READ

After prior authorization approval, health plan should pay for care

Prior authorization delays and discourages care, but even when it is granted there is no guarantee the health plan will pay up. That must absolutely change, says the AMA. 

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Physician survey shows medicine’s toll on personal relationships

Doctors are far likelier to say work makes them feel more detached from the people who matter most—and not all specialties are affected equally. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians