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4 MIN READ

Meet physicians’ newest allies in the prior authorization battle

Patients with leukemia or lymphoma are fed up with the care-delaying payer practice. Now they and other patients are pushing to fix prior auth.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

3 steps to make meaningful, lasting physician well-being changes

Learn more with the AMA about key principles that can help organizations effectively take physician well-being to the next level in 2024 and beyond.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

What's the difference between pharmacists and physicians?

Some legislation would allow pharmacists to diagnose and treat patients. Learn with the AMA what sets physicians and pharmacists apart.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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6 MIN READ

Follow these steps to receive well-being recognition from the AMA

The AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program sets the standard for organizations taking proven steps to reduce physician burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Virtual scribes cut physician EHR burdens by 16%

Scribes can cut the EHR burdens that drive doctor burnout, but squeezing them into the exam room is tough. Learn how virtual scribes could help.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
Ears
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4 MIN READ

Want to reduce burnout among physicians? Ask them how

Health care organization leaders show they take physician burnout seriously with a sustained campaign that says, “We’re all ears.”

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Setting record straight on scope of practice and team-based care

Orthopaedic surgeon Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, details the vital importance of the physician-led care team. Learn more with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

What's the difference between psychiatrists and psychologists?

Six states allow psychologists to prescribe psychotropic drugs, something only physicians are adequately trained to do. Learn more with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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3 MIN READ

How Congress is failing America’s Medicare patients

Congress pushes government shutdown deadlines to March, but fails to reverse 3.37% Medicare physician pay cut. Find out what’s next.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians