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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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4 MIN READ

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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Medical Student Health
Fighting for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

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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5 MIN READ

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
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5 MIN READ

How scope creep is pushing beyond primary care

Dermatology, emergency medicine and anesthesia are just three specialty areas in which undermining physician-led care is endangering patient safety.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

3 seismic prior authorization changes for patients and physicians

The final CMS rule on prior authorization a huge win, but there is still a ways to go. That’s why dozens of states are considering further reforms.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

2 big wins on physician credentialing that will support well-being

Most states have rightsized their licensing process to remove the stigma against getting help. Now there’s major progress on the credentialing side.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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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