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9 states pass bills to fix prior authorization

Nine states and the District of Columbia moved to streamline prior authorization last year. Another 30 states are considering legislation in 2024.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Latest Medicare physician pay cut shows desperate need for overhaul

Half of this year’s 3.37% pay cut is allowed to stand after partial relief in budget deal. The AMA will relentlessly lead the charge for systemic reform.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Physicians and nonphysicians: What are the differences?

MD, DO. OD, PA, NP, PhD, PsyD, CRNA. OK—confused yet? Explore what distinguishes physicians from other members of the health care team.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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3 tips for proactive physician approach to stop scope creep

Efforts to inappropriately expand nonphysicians’ scope of practice have been relentless. Learn how physicians can take back the offensive. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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What's the difference between physicians and naturopaths?

Some states are considering expanding scope of practice for naturopaths. Learn with the AMA what sets physicians and naturopaths apart.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Indiana Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, speaking at 2024 National Advocacy Conferene (NAC
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Key House members see hope to reverse Medicare pay cut—in part

Everyone in Congress—in both parties—now understands the Medicare physician pay system “is a huge problem,” says Indiana Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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How tragedy catalyzed changes to support physician well-being

After a classmate’s suicide, three medical students took on the challenge of changing the licensure question that deterred care. Learn more.

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Med Student Advocacy
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Top 10 physician specialties with the highest rates of depression

Physicians are at higher risk of burnout. Adverse professional experiences like not having enough PPE can contribute to depression as well. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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What's the difference between anesthesiologists and CRNAs?

Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) seek to practice without doctor supervision. Learn what sets apart anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians