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5 MIN READ

All hands on deck needed to confront physician shortage crisis

About 83 million Americans live in areas that don’t have sufficient access to a primary care physician. That is not acceptable. Here is how to fix it.

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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7 MIN READ

Dr. Ehrenfeld: Medicine’s future cannot be left to chance

Removing the obstacles that interfere with care requires a fighting spirit, said outgoing AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH.

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Annual Meeting
Fighting for Physicians
James L. Madara, MD, at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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4 MIN READ

Dr. Madara turns focus to effective transition to next AMA CEO

After helping cement the AMA as a powerful, mission-driven organization during his time as CEO, James L. Madara, MD, will step down in 2025.

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Annual Meeting
Fighting for Physicians
Hospital emergency entrance
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4 MIN READ

AMA outlines 5 keys to fixing America’s rural health crisis

Rural health inequities are getting worse, exacerbated by health system strains that are reducing access to care. Here’s how to turn things around.

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Population Care
Fighting for Physicians
Patient with stethoscope on chest
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5 MIN READ

What patient-care experience do nurse practitioners have on day one?

Over 35% of family nurse practitioner students complete 10 or fewer adult comprehensive health histories in clinical training. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Three in a row game with medical pills
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9 MIN READ

Fixing prior auth: We must ensure continuity of care

When switching health plans, patients and physicians often must go back to step one on prior authorization. The consequences can be horrific.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
Health care workers walking with colleagues in hospital corridor
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5 MIN READ

3 bills to expand scope for nurse practitioners die in committee

The AMA strongly opposed efforts to let Mississippi nurse practitioners provide care without physician supervision. Find out why.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Credentialing applications must be revamped to support well-being

Learn how Massachusetts launched a state-wide effort to support physician well-being and how hospitals and health systems can replicate the process.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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9 MIN READ

Fixing prior auth: Clear up what’s required and when

Payers often leave patients and physicians in the dark on key aspects of prior authorization. Learn how the AMA is fighting to require transparency.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians