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August recess a key chance for doctors to press case on Medicare

Doctors can help fix Medicare in face-to-face visits with members of Congress this month. The AMA is giving them the tools to do it right.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Despite drop in burnout, women physicians still feeling burden

Exclusive AMA survey data shows continued gender gaps in physician burnout. Washington Permanente Medical Group shares what it is doing to help.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Have payers changed tune on prior auth? AMA survey says: Nope

Too little progress seen in easing prior authorization’s burdens, despite pre-COVID commitment. Find out how health plans compare on prior auth.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Using AI in diagnosis means scrutinizing each tool. Here’s how.

An online CME series explores how to evaluate machine-learning modules to ensure they deliver improvements to patient care.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Managing the EHR inbox takes a system. Here’s how to set one up.

Most EHR inbox messages do not require a physician’s attention. Removing doctors from the gatekeeper role helps efficiency go up and burnout go down.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Too many physicians don’t get to unplug, unwind on vacation

2 in 3 doctors spend vacation time in EHR; 1 in 10 takes five or fewer days off, says AMA data. Confluence Health is tackling “pretend time off.”

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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What’s wrong with Medicare physician payment?

Inflation-adjusted Medicare pay has fallen nearly 30% this century, and CMS has proposed a 2.8% cut for 2025. Dive deep on how to fix Medicare now.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Texas rejects whopping 140 scope of practice bills

AMA’s help was “key” to Texas Medical Association’s success in fighting scope creep, says Beaumont anesthesiologist G. Ray Callas, MD.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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10 challenges when switching EHRs—and how to meet them

The EHR is a driver of burnout for doctors. Then comes time to switch to a new one. Early communication, training are musts for a smooth transition.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians